Magic Apple Cake Recipe

Unlock the secret to my mom's legendary moist and flavorful apple cake! This recipe, perfected over years of family gatherings, delivers a tender crumb and irresistible cinnamon-apple aroma. Double the recipe for a larger 9x13 inch pan and bake for 50 minutes of pure baking bliss. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 396.6 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Magic Apple Cake

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How to Make Magic Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in ½ cup vegetable oil.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 4 medium) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional).
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

23g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Magic Apple Cake?

Magic Apple Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Magic Apple Cake?

Magic Apple Cake has approximately 396.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 33 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Magic Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Magic Apple Cake are Butter Flavor Crisco, Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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