Description
This Irresistible Fresh Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with grated apples and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced and rich, it’s an ideal treat for apple lovers seeking a classic homemade cake with a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Gently fold in the grated apples and optional chopped walnuts to add moisture and texture to the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake cools, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating continuously until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve for a deliciously moist and creamy dessert experience.
Notes
- Make sure the apples are finely grated to distribute moisture evenly throughout the cake.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Apple cake, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon apple dessert, homemade apple cake, moist apple cake
