Apple Cake

This cozy apple cake is not only easy to throw together, it’ll make your whole house smell like fall. 

Apple Cake Ingredients

These are the simple, kitchen staple ingredients you’ll need to make easy apple cake: 

• Butter and Applesauce: This moist apple cake recipe uses a blend of butter and applesauce.  
• Eggs: Three eggs lend moisture and help bind the batter together. 
• Sugar: One cup of brown sugar add sweetness. 
• Flour: All-purpose flour gives the apple cake structure. 
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon perfectly balances the sweetness. 
• Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cake rise.
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract gives the apple cake an extra depth of flavor. 
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor, but won’t make the cake taste salty.
• Apples: You’ll need three cups of diced apples. 

Best Apples for Apple Cake

The best apples for apple cake depend on your flavor preferences, but it’s best to use more than one variety for the most delicious results. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Gala apples are all perfect for making homemade apple cake. 

How to Make Apple Cake

Mix up the batter, pour it into a prepared baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean. That’s all there is to it! Find the full, step-by-step apple cake recipe below for detailed instructions.

Should You Frost Apple Cake? 

We think this unfrosted apple cake is delicious as-is, but you can dress it up if you like. Consider sprinkling it with powdered sugar, drizzling it with glaze, or adding a homemade frosting (this Brown Sugar-Maple Frosting would work well). 

How to Store Apple Cake

Store the covered apple cake at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to five days. 

Can You Freeze Apple Cake? 

Yes! Apple cake freezes well. Simply wrap the cooled cake in a layer of storage wrap, then in a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Delicious,” raves Aqua0315. “I added an apple glaze on top for an extra bit of sweetness. Mix 1 cup of confectioners sugar with 3 tablespoons of apple cider and brush onto the cake once it’s cooled.”

“We loved this cake,” says Corinne Murphy. “Changed nothing and it was perfect. Makes the house smell like a fine bakery, too!”

“This may not be the prettiest cake you’ve ever made, but it’ll rank right up there with one of the tastiest," says lutzflcat. "Each serving is packed with sweet apples in every bite! This one’s simple to make and a keeper!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams