Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until well combined.
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Fold in Apples: Gently stir in diced apples.
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Bake: Pour batter into prepared dish, spread evenly, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool before slicing. Enjoy plain or top with glaze.
Notes
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Add Nuts: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
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Top with Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a little milk and vanilla for an optional glaze.
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Use Different Apples: Granny Smith for tartness or Fuji for added sweetness.
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Spice It Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
