Apple Cake
Ingredients
-
¾
cup
dark brown sugar
-
2
large
eggs
-
⅓
cup
neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
1
teaspoon
cinnamon
-
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
-
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
1
cup
all-purpose flour
-
1
teaspoon
baking powder
-
½
teaspoon
baking soda
-
2
small
apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces)
-
½
cup
toasted walnuts (chopped)
-
1
tablespoon
whiskey (optional)
-
½
teaspoon
instant espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and eggs until pale and foamy.
- Add the oil, vanilla, spices, salt, and optional whiskey and espresso powder, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and whisk until well combined.
- Fold in the apples and ¼ cup of the walnuts using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top and ensuring apples are well dispersed.
- Sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top and tap the pan to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until puffed and golden, and a tester comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
38g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
70mg
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