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Spiced Apple Cake

This apple cake combines tart apples with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, baked into a tender crumb with a slightly golden top. The batter is mixed with vanilla and baked until fragrant and moist, showcasing a vibrant apple flavor and fragrant spice aroma in a rustic, inviting appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium tart apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan or cake pan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your chosen baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the tart apples, then set them aside to prevent browning.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Gently fold the sliced apples into the batter using a rubber spatula, ensuring they're evenly coated without overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter with apples into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to the edges for a consistent bake.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly on a cooling rack until just warm and fragrant.
  9. Slice and serve the warm apple cake, enjoying the tender crumb, fragrant spices, and vibrant apple flavor in every bite.