Description
Imagine your kitchen bathed in the scent of cinnamon, brown sugar, and bubbling apple chunks. That’s this cake—effortless, nostalgic, and crowd-pleasing. Whether you’re baking for a weekend brunch or sneaking forkfuls straight from the pan, this is pure comfort food magic.
Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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3 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup white sugar
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1½ cups vegetable oil
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4 large eggs (room temp)
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4 tsp vanilla extract
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5 cups chopped apples (mix of sweet + tart)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 13×18” sheet pan.
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Whisk flour, baking soda/powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In another bowl, whisk sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually fold dry into wet. Do not overmix.
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Toss apples in 1 tbsp flour, then fold into batter.
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Spread batter in pan evenly.
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Bake 30–35 mins, rotating halfway. Cake is done when golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely. Optionally top with powdered sugar or cinnamon glaze.
Notes
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Mix tart (Granny Smith) & sweet (Honeycrisp) apples for depth.
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Wet your spatula to spread thick batter easily.
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For a boost: Add ½ cup toasted nuts or swirl caramel before baking.
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Vegan option: Sub eggs with flax eggs & oil with applesauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 cal per slice, 1 of 20
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g