Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Dutch Apple Cake, where tender apples meet a cinnamon-infused batter. This delightful dessert features a golden-brown crust that gives way to a moist, flavorful center. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this cake is sure to impress anyone lucky enough to share a slice. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups diced fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and gradually mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the diced apples carefully to distribute evenly.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg