My Family's Favorite Fresh Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups peeled and chopped fresh apples

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the chopped apples. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This cake can be served with a delicious apple-cinnamon sauce.
• This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• This cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months.