Description
A delightful cake made with fresh apples and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar added)
- 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Apple Walnut Cake, Dessert, Baking, Fall Recipe