Ingredients:
- 3 cups of apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired.
Enjoy your homemade apple cake!
