This delicious apple cake by Martha Stewart is the perfect quick and easy dessert for any occasion. Packed with tender chunks of apple, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, it’s a moist and flavorful treat. Best of all, it’s made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. A dusting of sugar adds the perfect finishing touch!
Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
How To Make Apple Cake Recipe?
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a 23-by-33cm (9-by-13-inch) baking pan and set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add the apples, walnuts, melted butter, and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer to the pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan. Dust with confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar) before serving.
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp apples: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Measure flour correctly: Spoon and level the flour to ensure accurate measurements and a light cake.
- Line the pan for easy removal: Use parchment paper to make it easier to lift the cake out after baking.
- Cool completely before dusting: Let the cake cool fully before adding confectioners’ sugar to prevent it from melting into the cake.
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover apple cake cool completely to room temperature. Then, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Allow the apple cake to cool fully before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer the cake to the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 241
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Potassium: 75mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 25g
- Protein: 3g
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Martha Stewart Apple Cake
Description
This delicious apple cake is the perfect quick and easy dessert for any occasion. Packed with tender chunks of apple, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, it’s a moist and flavorful treat. Best of all, it’s made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. A dusting of sugar adds the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a 23-by-33cm (9-by-13-inch) baking pan and set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add the apples, walnuts, melted butter, and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer to the pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan. Dust with confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar) before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Measure flour correctly: Spoon and level the flour to ensure accurate measurements and a light cake.
- Line the pan for easy removal: Use parchment paper to make it easier to lift the cake out after baking.
- Cool completely before dusting: Let the cake cool fully before adding confectioners’ sugar to prevent it from melting into the cake.
Martha Stewart Apple Cake