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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet mixture until just combined.
Step 5
Peel, core, and slice apples thinly. Fold half into batter, then pour into pan.
Step 6
Arrange remaining apple slices on top in a fan pattern.
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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