Easy Apple Cake

🍎 Easy Apple Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35–40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 9–12 squares

🧺 Ingredients:

2 cups diced apples (peeled if desired, any variety)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional but delicious)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Stir in the diced apples and nuts (if using).

4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

🍨 Optional Toppings:

Dust with powdered sugar

Drizzle with vanilla glaze

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream