Description
This easy apple cake recipe is a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. It combines tart apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts into a tender cake that’s topped with a light whipped topping for added indulgence. Simple to prepare and bake, it’s an ideal treat for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Topping
- 1-1/4 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the apple cake.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating continuously until just combined and smooth.
- Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Gently fold the finely chopped peeled tart apples and chopped walnuts into the batter to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking, then pour the batter into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack to room temperature, allowing it to set and making it easier to slice.
- Serve with Topping: Once cooled, serve the cake topped with 1-1/4 cups of whipped topping for a creamy, airy finish that complements the apple cake perfectly.
Notes
- For best texture, use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the cake.
- Ensure the apples are finely chopped to prevent large chunks inside the cake.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to maintain cake tenderness.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the whipped topping to avoid melting.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; the cake taste improves after resting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/20th of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
