Apple Cake

 

Ingredients

1. *For the cake:*

2. 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3. 1 teaspoon baking powder

4. 1 teaspoon baking soda

5. 1 teaspoon salt

6. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

7. 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

8. 4 large eggs

9. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

10. 2 cups diced apples (about 2-3 apples)

11. *For the streusel topping:*

12. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

13. 1/2 cup granulated sugar

14. 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

15. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. *Prepare the cake:*

3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

5. Add flour mixture; mix until combined.

6. Fold in diced apples.

7. *Prepare the streusel topping:*

8. Mix flour, sugar and cold butter until crumbly.

9. Stir in chopped walnuts (if using).

10. *Assemble and bake:*

11. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

12. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly.

13. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

14. *Cool and serve:* Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations

1. Use different apple varieties (e.g., Granny Smith, Gala).

2. Add cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice.

3. Substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar.

4. Top with cream cheese frosting or caramel sauce.

Nutrition Information (approximate)

Per serving (12 servings):

1. *Calories*: 320-350

2. *Fat*: 18-20g

3. *Carbohydrates*: 35-40g

4. *Protein*: 3-4g