Description
This warming, tender Apple Spice Loaf Cake is the quintessential autumn comfort food. Featuring fresh Granny Smith apples and a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this moist cake is the perfect treat for cool mornings or cozy afternoons. Designed to be beginner-friendly, this one-bowl-style recipe delivers big, seasonal flavors with minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for brunch or a delightful snack when paired with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and finely diced granny smith apples
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the finely diced apples until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For an ultra-moist cake, wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap while it is still slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg