Soft Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and grated
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in grated apples and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually stir in dry ingredients and applesauce until batter is just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
10. Run a knife around the edges of cake to loosen it.
11. Invert cake onto a serving plate and let cool completely.

Verdict:

This soft apple cake is the perfect fall dessert. It’s moist, fluffy, and packed with apple flavor. The grated apples keep the cake incredibly soft and the cinnamon adds just the right amount of spice. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious treat.

Serving Suggestions:

• Make a caramel sauce to drizzle over the cake.
• Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
• Serve it with a cup of hot apple cider.