Apple Walnut Cake Recipe

This Apple Walnut Cake recipe, straight from a country magazine, is a taste of homey goodness! Slightly tweaked, this recipe boasts a moist, flavorful cake bursting with the delicious combination of sweet apples and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy weekend treat, it's surprisingly simple to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to bake up some delicious memories!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1079.2 kcal
Protein 27g
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Ingredients for Apple Walnut Cake

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups tart apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • Baking powder (no quantity listed)

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How to Make Apple Walnut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped apples, walnuts, and flour (for coating).
  7. Gently fold the apple and walnut mixture into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

405g

Fat

91g

Carbs

46g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Walnut Cake?

Apple Walnut Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Walnut Cake?

Apple Walnut Cake has approximately 1079.2 calories per serving, with about 27 g protein, 46 g carbohydrates and 84 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Walnut Cake?

The key ingredients for Apple Walnut Cake are Eggs, Sugar, Peanut Oil, Vanilla Extract, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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