Delicious Apple Walnut Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Apple Walnut Cake recipe combines the sweetness of fresh apples with the crunch of walnuts, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The moist cake is spiced with cinnamon and topped with a light glaze, making it a favorite among cake lovers.

This straightforward cake recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious result that will impress your family and friends.

Simple Apple Walnut Cake Recipe

This cake features tender apple pieces and crunchy walnuts baked into a moist batter, enhanced with warm spices. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing 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 Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix 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. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Mix the powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.