Description

This Best Apple Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert—loaded with layers of cinnamon-spiced apples, rich brown sugar, and a buttery soft crumb that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for fall baking or any time you want to bring warm, nostalgic flavors to the table. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, cozy food ideas, or just a quick recipe for guests, this cake delivers on all fronts. Serve it warm with ice cream or cool with coffee—it’s a standout for breakfast ideas, holiday dinners, or spontaneous sweet cravings.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar, packed

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup milk

4 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)

Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. In a bowl, toss sliced apples with a bit of cinnamon and set aside.

3. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

5. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.

7. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Layer with half the apples. Repeat.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel or dust with powdered sugar.

10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture.

Let the cake cool before slicing to help it hold shape beautifully.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 390
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: apple cake, easy dessert, cozy baking, fall recipe, comfort cake