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Apple Cake with Cinnamon & Nutmeg

Apple Cake with Cinnamon & Nutmeg
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A moist and flavorful Apple Cake with Cinnamon & Nutmeg that combines fresh diced apples with warm aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this cake offers a tender crumb and rich taste ideal for snacks, desserts, or breakfast treats throughout the year.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 cups fresh apples (peeled, cored, and diced; use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet such as Fuji)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (optional to substitute part with brown sugar)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or ½ cup oil for nut-free/vegan version)
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice the fresh apples into small, even pieces to ensure they cook evenly in the cake, creating moist pockets.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter (or oil), milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to blend all flavors.
  4. Bring it all together: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain lightness and airiness in the cake.
  5. Fold in the apples: Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter to distribute them evenly while keeping the mixture fluffy and not dense.
  6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let the cake cool slightly before slicing to allow flavors to meld and make serving easier and neater.

Notes

  • Choose tart apples to balance sweetness and avoid overly sugary cake.
  • Keep apple pieces uniform in size for consistent baking and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a tough cake crumb.
  • Use fresh ground cinnamon and nutmeg for optimal spice flavor.
  • Test the cake with a toothpick to ensure proper doneness.
  • For gluten-free option, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum.
  • For vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed meal and use plant-based milk and oil.

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Keywords: apple cake, cinnamon, nutmeg, moist cake, fall dessert, gluten free apple cake, cozy cake, easy apple cake

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