A moist and tender apple cake with warm cinnamon flavor. Simple to make in one bowl, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Apples: Adds natural sweetness and moisture.
Eggs: Provide structure and help the cake rise.
Sugar: Sweetens the cake.
Oil: Keeps the cake soft and moist.
Milk: Lightens the batter and improves texture.
All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the cake.
Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise.
Cinnamon: Adds warm, classic flavor.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances overall flavor.
Salt: Balances sweetness.
How to Make Easy Apple Cake (Step by Step)
Step 1 – Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch (20 cm) pan.
Step 2 – Mix wet ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3 – Add dry ingredients:
Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
Step 4 – Fold in apples:
Gently fold in the diced or sliced apples.
Step 5 – Bake:
Pour batter into the pan and bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6 – Cool and serve:
Let the cake cool slightly, then slice and enjoy.
Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sugar white or brown
- ⅓ cup oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in apples gently.
- Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Apples: Choose sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala for the best flavor.
- Mixing: Do not overmix batter — fold gently to keep the cake tender.
- Cinnamon: Can adjust to taste or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.