Here’s a cozy and moist Soft Apple Cake recipe — perfect for fall (or anytime!) with tender apple chunks, a hint of cinnamon, and a soft, buttery crumb. It’s easy to make and delicious warm or chilled, plain or glazed.
🍎 Soft Apple Cake Recipe
🍰 What You’ll Love:
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Super moist and soft texture
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Lightly spiced, buttery flavor
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Packed with fresh apples
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No mixer required!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
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1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional: pinch of nutmeg)
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt, sour cream, or buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 medium apples, peeled and chopped (about 1½ cups)
Optional topping:
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1 tbsp coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar
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Glaze (see below)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In another large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, then stir in yogurt (or buttermilk) and vanilla.
4. Combine
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Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.
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Fold in chopped apples (don’t overmix).
5. Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Sprinkle with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar if using.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve
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Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
🍯 Optional Glaze
Mix:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
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¼ tsp vanilla (optional)
Drizzle over the cooled cake.
🧊 Storage
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Keeps well at room temperature (covered) for 2–3 days.
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Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Freezes well in slices (wrap tightly).