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!
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.
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
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.
2. I then cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Then I add in the eggs one at a time and beat lightly.
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.
5. Add some flour, salt and baking powder to the dry ingredients and mix to form a batter.
6. Once the batter is mixed, add in the chopped apples and gently fold in.
7. Now pour that batter into a greased cake pan, being sure to level the batter at the top.
8. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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.
10. Cut yourself a slice...
And enjoy the wonders of lovely chunks of apple in a cake. This right here is a trip to cake heaven.
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?
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*This recipe has been updated.
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Recipe
Fresh Apple Cake
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
Nutrition
Arrey Echi says
Apple cake wow. I need a book to be taking down all them baking recipes I don't know! Looks yummilicious.
Precious Nkeih says
No be so? Many have advised me to write a cook book. That is in the pipeline. Thanks sis!
Angele marie says
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
Precious Nkeih says
Yes dear, bond over making it with your little helper.
Mbacham Linda says
I have never tried this before ... Good enough I'm a lover of apples.. I'm gonna try
Henwe passy says
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
Precious says
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.
Blessing says
Do u mean the lemon peel, the green or yellow back???
Precious says
Yes I mean the lemon peel. You have to grate it to get the zest.
Blessing says
I came across this from facebook and I've been stuck from one recipe to another. Your work is really beautiful. Keep it up
Precious says
Awww thanks Blessing!
Jamila says
Very timely post as I plan to go apple picking with friends this fall. Might give this recipe a try! - http://www.jamilakyari.com
Precious says
I love apple picking in the fall! Hope you enjoy the recipe. Thank you.
Dominika Goodness says
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.
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Bisola says
I agree. That mango upside down cake is all shades of awesomeness.
Precious says
Dominika and Bisola, you ladies are so kind. Thank you so much for all the support!
C says
There is a mistake in the instructions fyi. It says cream together flour and butter. Should be sugar and butter.
Precious says
Thanks C. Post has been corrected.
Claudine says
This is the season for apples in Buea
can i use our local apples in this recipe?
Precious says
Though I've never tried it before I'm sure that would work. Please let me know how it goes.
Chisom says
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!
Precious says
Thanks so much, dear Chisom.