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4 Ingredients Apple Cake Recipe

Apple Cake is a moist and tender dessert loaded with fresh apple chunks, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for cozy gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with a drizzle of caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 12 slices

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 medium honeycrisp apples about 6 oz each
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and grease the sides.
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  • Peel and core apples, then cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Beat eggs and sugar in a stand mixer on high speed for 8 minutes until pale and thick.
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  • Gently fold in flour with a spatula until just combined.
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  • Fold in the apple cubes evenly throughout the batter.
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  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes, until the top is dark brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake for 20-30 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g