Apple Walnut Cake
The delicious Apple Walnut Cake, loaded with apple chunks and walnuts, is perfect for fall. It has a warm, comforting flavor with a hint of spice. This easy-to-make cake can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. You can find various variations, from cream cheese frosting to powdered sugar dusting, to suit your preference. Whether you like frosting or prefer a simpler cake, there's an apple walnut cake recipe for you.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar 350 grams
- 1 cup canola oil 205 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 267 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and chopped (470 grams)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts 128 grams
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar 33 grams
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350ºF, then smoothly transition into preparing a 9×13" baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a medium-size bowl, blend together the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla.
- In a medium-sized bowl, smoothly blend eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Gently mix the flour mixture into the eggs until they blend seamlessly.
- Gently fold in the apples and nuts for a harmonious blend.
- Evenly spread the batter into a 9x13 pan.
- Bake for a duration of 40 to 45 minutes.
- After allowing the cake to cool, gently sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
- To maintain freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, and then transfer to the refrigerator or freezer.