Authentic Texan Apple Cake Recipe

Authentic Texan Apple Cake Recipe

This authentic Texan apple cake is a simple yet indulgent treat, perfect for a crisp autumn day. The one-bowl batter bakes into a moist, tender cake infused with the flavors of fresh apples, brown sugar, and fragrant cinnamon. Equally delightful for dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon snack, a slice of this apple cake is sure to brighten even the gloomiest of days.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shredded, peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 quart vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until just combined. Fold in the apples and walnuts.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool for 10 more minutes.
6. Serve the warm cake with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.