Here’s a Soft Apple Cake recipe—moist, tender, and full of warm apple flavor 🍎🍰. Perfect for tea time, desserts, or a cozy treat.
🍎 Soft Apple Cake
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10
🧾 Ingredients
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All-purpose flour – 1½ cups
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Baking powder – 1½ teaspoons
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Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – ¼ teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
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Ground nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
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Unsalted butter – ½ cup (1 stick), softened
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Granulated sugar – ¾ cup
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Brown sugar – ¼ cup
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Eggs – 2 large
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Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
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Sour cream or yogurt – ½ cup
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Apples – 2 medium, peeled, cored, and chopped or grated
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Optional: chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) – ½ cup
👩🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
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Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
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Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan and line with parchment paper (optional).
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
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In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
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Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream or yogurt, mixing gently until just combined.
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Fold in chopped or grated apples and nuts if using.
Tip: Don’t overmix; this keeps the cake soft and tender.
Step 5: Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Serve warm or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
🌟 Tips for a Moist Cake
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Use grated apples for extra moisture.
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Sour cream or yogurt keeps the cake soft.
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Optional: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
🔁 Variations
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Spiced Apple Cake: Add ½ teaspoon ground ginger or cloves.
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Apple Cinnamon Swirl: Mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon and swirl into batter.
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Apple Nut Cake: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
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Mini Cakes: Bake in muffin tins for individual servings (reduce baking time to 20–25 minutes).
❄️ Storage
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
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Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Can be frozen for up to 1 month (wrap tightly).