Easy Apple Cake
This moist and fragrant apple cake is made with simple pantry staples and fresh apples. With a light cinnamon warmth and balanced sweetness, it’s the perfect everyday dessert—quick to make, comforting to serve, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Apples
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Variations: Add nuts, try pears, or bake as muffins. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend. A simple glaze makes it extra special.