Apple Spice Cake
This Apple Spice Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the buttermilk and then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
You can serve this cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.