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Moist Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A slice of moist apple cake topped with apple slices and dusted with cinnamon, with whole apples in the background.
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A moist and tender apple cake, packed with fresh apple pieces and warm cinnamon spice. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 3 medium apples)
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and milk.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • Ensure your apples are chopped into uniform pieces for even baking.
  • This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

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