It’s wonderful to know that the cake was an absolute success and that half of it disappeared so quickly! I assume the recipe you tried that disappeared so fast was the delicious Apple, Walnut and Vanilla Cake – the one I warned you was addictive! Here’s the complete recipe for the Spiced Apple, Walnut and Vanilla Cake, so you can make sure you make a double batch next time! 🍎🌰
Spiced Apple, Walnut and Vanilla Cake (Highly Addictive) This recipe uses oil instead of butter, which guarantees incredible moisture and an irresistible texture. 📋
Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Notes All-Purpose Flour $2 cups Granulated Sugar $1 1/2 cups Baking Soda $1 teaspoon Salt $1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon $1 teaspoon Tea}$ tea}$Nutmeg (ground)$1/2 teaspoon$Eggs$2 large$Vegetable Oil (or Canola)$1/2 cup$Vanilla Extract$2 teaspoons$Double the usual amount for intense flavor!Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)$2 medium$Firm apples, such as Fuji or Gala.Chopped Walnuts or Pecans$1 cup$Lightly toasted for better flavor.🛠️ InstructionsI. Preparing the BatterPreheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to $175°C ($350°F). Grease and flour a loaf pan (25 x 12 cm) or a bundt pan. Mix Dry
Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or whisk just until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold In: Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts. The batter will be quite thick.
Baking: Transfer: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Baking: Loaf Pan: Bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Bundt Pan: Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Test: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. III. Vanilla Frosting (Optional, but Highly Recommended!) Mix: In a small bowl, beat 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle: Generously drizzle the frosting over the warm or cold cake. Congratulations on your success and enjoy your next half (or next whole cake)!
