Description
This moist apple cake is infused with cinnamon and topped with a luscious Swiss meringue frosting, perfect for welcoming the fall season.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 juicy apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- Swiss meringue frosting (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C). Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 2 teaspoons of powdered cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat 3 large eggs with 1 cup of brown sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and the zest of 1 lemon to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, optionally top with Swiss meringue frosting before serving.
Notes
You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor. This cake can be baked in different shapes and can be filled with cream for a celebration cake. Adding nuts or raisins is a great variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55