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Classic Apple Cake – Easy One-Bowl Dessert

Golden apple cake fresh from the oven

This classic apple cake is as warm and inviting as it gets. You’ll whip up eggs and sugar until light, fold in flour and baking powder, then top the batter with thinly sliced apples before baking until golden. The crust becomes lightly crisp while the apples turn tender and fragrant, creating a simple yet comforting treat.

No fancy steps, no fuss—just honest ingredients and lovely aromas filling your kitchen. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea, this cake is a go-to for family meals, casual dessert, or cozy fall baking.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 apple

Instructions
 

  • Beat the eggs with a mixer at high speed.
    Beat the eggs
  • Add sugar and salt and continue to beat with a mixer.
    Add sugar and salt
  • Add the flour and baking powder and beat with a mixer at the lowest speed.
    Add the flour and baking powder
  • Spread the mixture into a baking dish lined with baking paper.
    Spread the mixture into a baking dish
  • Peel the apples and slice them any way you like.
    Peel the apples
  • Spread the sliced apples over the surface of the mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
    Spread the sliced apples over the surface
  • Slice and serve. Enjoy!
    Slice of apple cake showing tender apple topping

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 4.5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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