Soft and Fluffy Apple Cake

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Soft and Fluffy Apple Cake – A Cozy, Homemade Delight

This soft apple cake is the perfect combination of fluffy texture, gentle sweetness, and comforting apple flavor. It’s quick to whip up and made with simple pantry ingredients, making it ideal for any season. Serve it as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola)
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • 2½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (16g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp citrus flavoring (lemon or orange extract or zest of 1 citrus fruit)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light, slightly foamy, and well combined.
Add in the oil, milk, and citrus flavoring, and whisk until smooth.

Step 3: Mix in Dry Ingredients

Sift in the flour and baking powder. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. The batter will be thick but smooth. Do not overmix.

Step 4: Fold in Apples

Gently fold in the diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 5: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Before serving, dust with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • This cake stays soft and moist for days—store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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