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Quick and Easy Apple Cake

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A simple, tender apple cake topped with brown sugar that comes together in under an hour, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted can use neutral oil if needed
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
  • 3 large apples, peeled and sliced Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work well
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the peeled, sliced apples until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it level with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a richer flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of milk with sour cream or Greek yogurt. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts for a crunchy texture. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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