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Apple Cake

A rustic, moist apple cake with tender slices of fruit nestled in a buttery, golden crumb. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Total time
55 min
Servings
8
Calories
320
Protein
4g
Apple Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

  4. Step 4

    In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet mixture until just combined.

  5. Step 5

    Peel, core, and slice apples thinly. Fold half into batter, then pour into pan.

  6. Step 6

    Arrange remaining apple slices on top in a fan pattern.

  7. Step 7

    Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • peeler

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