Spiced Apple Walnut Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This Spiced Apple Walnut Cake Recipe combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of apples and the crunch of walnuts. It’s a delightful dessert perfect for fall gatherings or any occasion.

The cake is easy to make and features a moist texture, making it a favorite among cake lovers. You can serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.

Delicious Spiced Apple Walnut Cake

This cake is made with fresh apples, chopped walnuts, and a blend of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a cake that serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the batter. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.