Indulge in the delectable flavors of apple, cinnamon, and warm spices with this moist and flavorful apple cinnamon spice cake. The combination of tender apples, aromatic spices, and a hint of cinnamon creates a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it as a dessert, a snack, or a breakfast treat, this apple cinnamon spice cake will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
