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    PUBLISHED: Sep 29, 2017 · UPDATED: Nov 26, 2022 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

    Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

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    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, fruity and full of flavor and spice. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall, Thanksgiving or really any time of the year. I love having it with some ice cream on the side or some tea. So comforting!

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    Apple desserts like Homemade Apple Pie and Tarte Tatin have my heart. There's something about apple and baking that works!

    Add this fresh apple cake recipe to your repertoire of Thanksgiving recipes. So good whether for fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, breakfast or for when you just want to snack on some delicious cake.

    Let me tell you something. I went shopping and I bought just apples for about $20. And I only shopped for about $30 so it was a 'buy buy apple' kind of day.

    You guys, I bought 6 honeycrisp apples for over $10. Whaaaa? After checking my receipt and doing the math while I got back home, I almost said aloud, "why are people so wicked?"

    As in why would you sell one apple for almost $2?! Next time I am going to the apple orchard for a better bargain (and some apple picking!).

    Am I the only one who scrutinises grocery receipts after buying? I mean I get home, take out my receipt and start to check one item after the other and the prices.

    Maybe it's the African blood in me but I always feel like the cashier is trying to/going to cheat me. Trust issues. Ha.

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    Best Apples For Apple Cake

    Honeycrisp apples are ideal for a fresh apple cake recipe with chunks of apple because they hold their shape nicely when baked.

    My second choice is granny smith apples which are also so good in apple desserts like homemade apple pie or tarte tatin.

    Watch How To Make Fresh Apple Cake

    This Fresh Apple Cake Recipe is so easy! And you can see how easy that is when you watch me putting it together in the video. 

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    Ingredients For Apple Cake

    The ingredients for apple cake are pretty simple:

    • Apples
    • Flour
    • Butter
    • Granulated sugar
    • Cinnamon powder
    • Vanilla Extract (check out my homemade vanilla extract recipe)
    • Lemon zest
    • Milk
    • Egg
    • Salt
    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    How To Make Apple Cake With Fresh Apples

    Here are the simple steps involved in making apple cake from scratch!

    1. The first thing I normally do is core, peel and chop the apples. Then I sprinkle two tablespoons of flour on top to coat them.

    fresh apple cake recipe step 1
    fresh apple cake recipe step 2

    2. I then cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.

    fresh apple cake recipe step 3

    3. Then I add in the eggs one at a time and beat lightly.

    fresh apple cake recipe step 4

    4. Then I add in the right quantity of liquid milk (check the full recipe below for quantity). I mix and add in my spices. Now I have to talk about the combo of vanilla extract, lemon zest and cinnamon in this recipe. It is bombzilla - it gives the cake such a fresh fruity spicy taste.

    fresh apple cake recipe step 5

    5. Add some flour, salt and baking powder to the dry ingredients and mix to form a batter.

    fresh apple cake recipe step 6

    6. Once the batter is mixed, add in the chopped apples and gently fold in.

    perfect apple cake batter

    7. Now pour that batter into a greased cake pan, being sure to level the batter at the top.

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    8. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    Hint: My apple cake is usually a light brown color when it comes out of the oven. I love it this way because it remains nice and moist. If it stays too long in the oven, it becomes dry - not good.

    9. Now sieve some icing sugar over the top of the cake to take it over the top and for a beautiful presentation.

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    10. Cut yourself a slice...

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    And enjoy the wonders of lovely chunks of apple in a cake. This right here is a trip to cake heaven.

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    My girls, Mr. N and I are all in love with this cake. The girls had some for breakfast this morning with some hot cocoa on the side. They totally love this apple cake made with fresh apples.

    Success Tips For The Best Apple Cake!

    • If you dislike chunks of apples in your cake, shred the apples instead.
    • Once the cake is done, take it out of the oven. Any extra time in the oven will make the cake turn from moist to dry.
    • Do not over-beat the eggs.
    • Also, do not over-mix the batter. Once the ingredients are incorporated, you are good to go!
    • If you have any doubts, watch the apple cake video for clarification.

    That's it, folks. A delicious fresh apple cake waiting to be baked by you. Let me know how you like it!

    Also, do you ever cook with apples in your life? What are your favorite apple recipes?

    More Delicious Treats For Thanksgiving

    • Pumpkin Roll Cake
    • Rustic Apple Pie
      Homemade Apple Pie
    • Slice of tarte tatin on a plate topped with cream, plate of large tarte tatin in the back
      Tarte Tatin
    • Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Other spectacular cake recipes here on the blog:

    • Carrot Cake
    • Chocolate Cake
    • Mango Upside-Down Cake

    *This recipe has been updated.

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    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, filled with great flavor and so tasty. This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year.

    Fresh Apple Cake

    The best apple cake recipe made with fresh apples. The cake is moist with delicious chunks of apple, fruity, sweet and so good! This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for fall or really any time of the year. I love having it with some tea on the side or just as it is. SO GOOD!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 364kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g or ¼ kg
    • 2-3 apples cored, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest from one lemon
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup sugar 150g
    • ½ cup butter - softened 113g
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • 1 cup whole milk 240ml
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons icing sugar for dusting the top

    Instructions

    • Oil a 9-inch baking pan and set aside. Then preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
    • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour to coat chopped apples and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time, beating each time you add an egg.
    • Add in milk, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon powder and stir to incorporate.
    • Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well to form a batter. Don't overmix - stop mixing when all the flour is incorporated.
    • Add the chopped apples and gently fold in.
    • Pour batter into oiled pan and level the top.
    • Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

    Notes

    1. I used honeycrisp apples here but you could use another kind such as golden delicious apples.
    2. Use evaporated milk instead of regular milk for a richer flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Arrey Echi says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:38 am

      Apple cake wow. I need a book to be taking down all them baking recipes I don't know! Looks yummilicious.

      Reply
    2. Precious Nkeih says

      March 10, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      No be so? Many have advised me to write a cook book. That is in the pipeline. Thanks sis!

      Reply
    3. Angele marie says

      March 21, 2016 at 3:22 am

      Wow, this is new to me, I definitely have to try this. Never ever thought of it but u looks great. Have to try it with my little helper weekend

      Reply
    4. Precious Nkeih says

      March 21, 2016 at 3:48 am

      Yes dear, bond over making it with your little helper.

      Reply
    5. Mbacham Linda says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      I have never tried this before ... Good enough I'm a lover of apples.. I'm gonna try

      Reply
    6. Henwe passy says

      June 20, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Hi precious saw this Apple cake recipe and really loved it but what about the apple slices in the cake will they be visible ?or will it melt away

      Reply
      • Precious says

        June 20, 2017 at 1:28 pm

        Hi Henwe, the slices don't melt away after baking. You will be able to taste them - they will be soft and sweet. If you are not comfortable with chunks of apple in your cake, go ahead and grate the apples instead.

        Reply
    7. Blessing says

      September 29, 2017 at 1:36 am

      Do u mean the lemon peel, the green or yellow back???

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 29, 2017 at 5:30 am

        Yes I mean the lemon peel. You have to grate it to get the zest.

        Reply
    8. Blessing says

      September 29, 2017 at 1:38 am

      I came across this from facebook and I've been stuck from one recipe to another. Your work is really beautiful. Keep it up

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 29, 2017 at 5:29 am

        Awww thanks Blessing!

        Reply
    9. Jamila says

      October 01, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      Very timely post as I plan to go apple picking with friends this fall. Might give this recipe a try! - http://www.jamilakyari.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        October 10, 2017 at 6:45 pm

        I love apple picking in the fall! Hope you enjoy the recipe. Thank you.

        Reply
    10. Dominika Goodness says

      October 02, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Precious, you are not the only African who scrutinizes purchase receipts, I do too. it's a trait in almost all Africans. This Apple cake reminds me of the mango upside down cake that you baked and I couldn't stop drooling over the pictures on instagram. you are gifted, Precious.

      http://dominikagoodness.blogspot.com.ng

      Reply
      • Bisola says

        October 09, 2017 at 1:27 am

        I agree. That mango upside down cake is all shades of awesomeness.

        Reply
      • Precious says

        October 10, 2017 at 6:47 pm

        Dominika and Bisola, you ladies are so kind. Thank you so much for all the support!

        Reply
    11. C says

      December 04, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      There is a mistake in the instructions fyi. It says cream together flour and butter. Should be sugar and butter.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 05, 2017 at 7:40 am

        Thanks C. Post has been corrected.

        Reply
    12. Claudine says

      January 09, 2018 at 8:12 am

      This is the season for apples in Buea
      can i use our local apples in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        January 10, 2018 at 9:10 pm

        Though I've never tried it before I'm sure that would work. Please let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    13. Chisom says

      March 06, 2019 at 5:11 am

      I'm so glad to have come across this page. Honestly, I've learnt a lot in a short while. I love the way you give a detailed explanation of the recipes and also how you suggest substitute ingredients for the scarce ones. Thank you very much madam Precious!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        March 07, 2019 at 12:07 am

        Thanks so much, dear Chisom.

        Reply

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