Easy Apple Cake: 5-Minute Prep

August 13, 2025 by admin

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### How to Make It

**1. Preheat your oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

**2. Mix wet ingredients:**
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

**3. Add dry ingredients:**
Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined. Fold in the diced apples (and nuts or raisins if using).

**4. Bake:**
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden.

**5. Cool and serve:**
Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel.

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### Tips & Variations

* 🍎 Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a more balanced flavor
* 🧁 Turn it into muffins by dividing the batter into a muffin tin and baking for 20–22 minutes
* 🧈 Add a brown sugar streusel topping for an extra crunch
* 🥄 Want a richer flavor? Use melted butter instead of oil
* ❄️ Freezes beautifully — wrap slices individually for a quick future treat

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### Final Thoughts

This **Easy Apple Cake** is the kind of dessert that proves simple doesn’t mean boring. With fresh apples and warm cinnamon in every bite, it delivers all the cozy flavors of homemade baking — with barely any effort.

Whether you’re a baking beginner or just short on time, this recipe is a keeper. Try it once, and you’ll be coming back again and again.

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