Sour Cream Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delicious Sour Cream Apple Cake! Made with juicy red delicious apples and a hint of cinnamon, this moist and tender cake is a family favorite, perfect for cozy autumn gatherings. The creamy sour cream base and crunchy nut topping create a delightful texture that will leave you wanting more. Easy to follow instructions and readily available ingredients make this recipe perfect for bakers of all levels.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 6973.5 kcal
Protein 180g
Rating 4.2 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cream Apple Cake

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How to Make Sour Cream Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the chopped nuts, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside for the topping.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together the oil and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
  6. Stir in the sour cream until just incorporated.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Stir in the vanilla extract, diced apples, and the remaining 1 cup of chopped nuts.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  10. Sprinkle the brown sugar-nut topping evenly over the batter.
  11. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough milk to create a thin glaze.
  14. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

182 g

Sugar

1919g

Fat

354g

Carbs

267g