HOMEMADE APPLE CAKE

🍏 HOMEMADE APPLE CAKE (One-Bowl Recipe)

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

1 ½ cups sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup milk (or apple juice for more apple flavor)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or an 8x8 for a thicker cake.

2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Add sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla right into the same bowl. Stir until combined—don’t overmix.

4. Fold in chopped apples and nuts if using.

5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.

6. Bake for 35–40 minutes (or 45–50 if using 8x8 pan), or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool slightly before serving. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!