This old-fashioned apple cake is a timeless delight that will transport you back to your grandmother's kitchen. Bursting with the sweet aroma of apples and warm spices, this cake is moist, tender, and utterly delicious. It's the perfect dessert for a cozy autumn evening or a nostalgic treat any time of the year. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly memorable dessert experience.
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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and 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, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 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 it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is cool, dust it with powdered sugar before serving.
- Slice and enjoy this delicious old-fashioned apple cake!
