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Rustic Apple Cake on a white platter
Jana Rae

Rustic Apple Cake

Rustic Apple Cake with tender apples baked in a golden sponge, dusted with powdered sugar. A cozy farmhouse dessert for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in sour cream.
  4. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk until smooth.
  5. Gently stir diced apples into batter.
  6. Pour into pan, smoothing top. Bake 40–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and slice into wedges.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn for best texture.
  • Cake tastes even better the next day as the apple flavor deepens.
  • Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.