Double Apple Cake
OoohDelish! Double Apple Cake is moist, warmly spiced, and packed with both fresh apples and applesauce for double the flavor and softness. A cozy classic that's easy to make and hard to resist!
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spatula
- 1 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples peeled, about 1 medium apple
- Optional: powdered sugar or caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add applesauce, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine batter: Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle of caramel.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet ones like Honeycrisp—both work beautifully.
- Want extra crunch? Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- This cake stays moist for days and tastes even better on day two!
