Fresh Apple Cake

Fresh Apple Cake – A Cozy, Classic Homemade Dessert

This Fresh Apple Cake is the perfect blend of warmth, spice, and nostalgia. With juicy apples, cozy fall spices, and a soft, tender crumb, it’s a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a light glaze, this cake is pure comfort baked into every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🍎 Fresh flavor: Uses real apples for moisture and natural sweetness.
• 🍰 Perfectly spiced: A cozy mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• 🕰️ Easy & forgiving: Mix, bake, and enjoy—no fancy steps needed!
• 🥧 Versatile: Great warm or at room temperature, with or without glaze.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Method: Bake
• Yield: 16–20 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening or butter
• 4 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 2 cups fresh apples, finely chopped or grated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Fresh Apple Cake

1. Prep the dry mix: In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Cream the base: In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and shortening (or butter) until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition for about 1 minute.
3. Activate the leavening: Dissolve baking soda in water and set aside.
4. Combine everything: Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the apples and soda-water mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract and nuts, if using.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Serving Ideas

• For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with caramel sauce or a simple vanilla glaze.
• Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor balance.
• This cake freezes beautifully—wrap slices in plastic wrap and store up to 2 months.

Storage

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator: Keeps for up to 5 days; warm before serving.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Fresh Apple Cake

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 45 min | Method: Bake | Yield: 16–20 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening or butter
• 4 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp each cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup nuts (optional)
• 2 cups finely chopped apples
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs; beat for 1 minute.
3. Mix flour, salt, and spices. Dissolve baking soda in water.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with apples and water mixture; stir in vanilla and nuts.
5. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 45–60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Tip: Let cool 10–15 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with whipped cream or caramel drizzle.

Craving more cozy desserts? Try pairing this cake with hot cider or drizzle it with a maple glaze for a sweet fall touch 🍏✨