Grandma's Apple Cake
A timeless, moist, and comforting apple cake that fills the kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon and baked fruit.
Ingredients
- •3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into thin wedges
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- •2 large eggs
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- •1 teaspoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Gently fold in the sliced apples until they are evenly coated with the batter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the cake.
- 8
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
💡 Chef tips
- For a deeper flavor, use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples.
- This cake stays moist for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Serve slightly warm with a scoop of non-dairy vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake should have a golden, slightly crunchy cinnamon crust, a tender crumb, and be packed with soft, caramelized apple slices that smell heavenly.