Go Back
–+ servings
Easy apple cake in a baking tray on a marble table.

The Best Easy Apple Cake Recipe

This Easy Apple Cake is a delicious treat perfect for any occasion. It features a moist and tender crumb infused with cinnamon and topped with juicy apples. Simple to prepare and bake, it's sure to become a favourite in your household.
4.34 from 3 votes
Print Pin
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 225 g (1 cup) butter, room temperature (salted is perfectly fine)
  • 280 g (2 cups) caster sugar, (granulated sugar)
  • 4 eggs
  • 350 g (2 ⅔ cups) plain flour (all-purpose), see notes
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons demerara sugar, optional, see notes

For the apples:

  • 3 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160ºC and line a 23 cm (9 inches) square baking tin with nonstick baking paper.
  • Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples. Toss them in a bowl with the sugar and cinnamon, then set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar: Use an electric hand whisk to beat the butter and caster sugar until very light and fluffy, aiming for the consistency of thick mayonnaise.
  • Add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The mixture may curdle slightly, but it will come together once the flour is added.
  • Combine dry ingredients: Add the plain flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mixture. If using self-raising flour, skip the baking powder. Gently fold everything together with a wooden spoon.
  • Assemble the cake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking tin. Distribute the chopped apples evenly over the top.
  • Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Finishing touch: If using demerara sugar, sprinkle a tablespoon over the hot apple cake after it comes out of the oven to add a delightful crunch.

Notes

  • Self-raising flour substitution: If using self-raising flour instead of plain flour, omit the baking powder and use 350 g of self-raising flour.
  • Sifting flour: Sifting the flour, baking powder (if using), and cinnamon together is optional but recommended if your flour is lumpy.
  • Demerara sugar: To maintain its crunchy texture, sprinkle demerara sugar over the baked cake rather than before baking.
  • Checking for doneness: The cake is done when it is spongy and bounces back when gently pressed in the center. A skewer inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs. If the skewer is clean, the cake is likely overbaked.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
Loved this recipe?Check out @savvy.bites for more! Did You Make This Recipe? Please leave a comment below or pin it to your Pinterest account!