Making an astounding apple cake with only 10 minutes of prep time is possible with a simple and quick recipe. Here’s how you can do it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups diced)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Milk and Apples: Pour in the milk and stir until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the cake has cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve: Slice the apple cake and serve it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
This quick and easy apple cake is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress with its delicious flavor and moist texture, all with just 10 minutes of prep time!