Brown Sugar Apple Cake Recipe

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

This Brown Sugar Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the tartness of fresh apples. It’s a perfect choice for gatherings or a cozy family dessert.

The recipe is simple to follow and yields a moist, flavorful cake that pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Delicious Brown Sugar Apple Cake

This cake features a rich brown sugar base, studded with tender apple pieces, and topped with a light cinnamon glaze. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

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

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, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in 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. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.