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Autumn Apple Cake

This apple cake features tender sliced apples baked into a moist, golden sponge. Made by folding sliced apples into a batter and baking until golden, it has a soft crumb with caramelized fruit accents on top. The final cake presents a warm, rustic appearance with a moist crumb and lightly caramelized apple edges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch baking pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Spread the slices on a plate and set aside to prevent browning.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour in the melted and cooled butter, then whisk until fully incorporated and the mixture is silky.
  5. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Carefully fold the sliced apples into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed without deflating the mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle the batter and remove air pockets.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice the cake with a serrated knife, revealing tender apple slices embedded within a moist crumb. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with a little cinnamon or powdered sugar before serving.