In my house, fall really (really) starts when I get around to making this apple cake . When my husband and I first started dating, he took me to meet his parents, where I sat down and helped my mother-in-law make her apple cake, and I’ve been hooked ever since. It’s a super easy recipe, but I really like it because it’s a cake that doesn’t have icing, and because it’s packed with fruit, I kinda look at is as a healthier version of dessert. Kinda. When it’s all done I slather it with butter and I’m good to go. Bonus points go to the fact that you get to eat it warm – because it’s way too good to wait! Wanna learn how to make it? Then you’re in luck, because my mother-in-law shared her recipe with me, and I’m gonna hook you up with the most delicious apple cake recipe you’ve ever put in yo’ mouth!
Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins (I like golden raisins best)
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced (I like Golden Delicious best)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a wet measuring cup (the glass kind, or a small bowl) mix together the oil, water and eggs until it’s all combined (well as best as possible.)
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a mixing bowl) combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Once this mixture is well-combined, run the mixer on slow and gently pour in the wet mixture until all is combined. Fold in the apples, pecans and raisins. Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray (or use butter). Bake for one hour at 350 degrees.
Once the cake is finished, serve it slightly warm. Add a cup of coffee and it may or may not be breakfast some days. (Ok, it definitely is – it’s like muffins, cake-style, folks!)
Like this apple cake recipe? Find more ideas in my recipes gallery!
Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins I like golden raisins best
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored and diced (I like Golden Delicious best)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a wet measuring cup (the glass kind, or a small bowl) mix together the oil, water and eggs until it's all combined (well as best as possible.)
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In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a mixing bowl) combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Once this mixture is well-combined, run the mixer on slow and gently pour in the wet mixture until all is combined. Fold in the apples, pecans and raisins.
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Spread the mixture evenly into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray (or use butter). Bake for one hour at 350 degrees.
Cheryl S says
Tough choice for a fall dessert-must have apple pie but pumpkin bars with lemon frosting are a favorite too.
Anne Marie says
I love pumpkin pie!!
Nina schilling says
Pumpkin pie FROM SCRATCH with a mountain of whip
Cream and hot coffee….hmmm
Tracie says
I LOVE warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Thanks for this opportunity.
LoriB says
Apple crisp is my favorite.
Kathy713 says
I love apple cake and make it at least once a week during the fall.
Kylha says
I have to admit, my favorite fall dessert is pumpkin pie, with whipping cream of course!
Erin Kaven says
My fave is apple crisp and homemade apple pie.
Kim says
Apple dumplings straight from the oven!
Erin Kaven says
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/erin_kaven/status/507505166493700096
Robin C says
Warm apple fritters. yummo!
Karen A. says
For me, it is cranberry apple pie with crumb topping (which translates to lots of butter!)
The apple cake for breakfast with a cup of coffee sounds like a slice of heaven! I’m definitely going to make this recipe!
Jessica Enlow says
What a hard decision! I associate seasons with smells so anything that smells like cinnamon or pumpkin is good. Pecan praline cheesecake or cranberry streusel coffee cake are two of my favorites, but I cannot wait to try this apple cake recipe.
Kim says
That cake looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
Mel says
Pumpkin pie!
Melissa Leach says
My favorite fall dessert is pumpkin cheesecake!
Lois J. says
I definitely think apples when I think of fall! I’m not really into pumpkin…. My favorite apple dessert…not sure. Apple Pie Bars are awesome! So is Apple Cake w/ butter sauce! So are Apple Dumplings!
Susieq says
Gingerbread – warm with a little whipped cream just screams fall to me.
Kari H says
I love love love apple pie in the fall….or anytime for that matter! Apple dumplings, warmed, with cinnamon ice cream is a special fall treat too!
Erin P says
Apple crisp…still warm…With vanilla ice cream! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
Angie @ CCC says
My fave is apple pie!! YUM!
Melissa Foust says
Pumpkin pie bars
Heather says
While pumpkin pie is a *very* close contender- there is something about candy corn in the fall that just brings pure joy to me. And, yes I mean the original orange, yellow, and white variety! =D
Jessica says
I love love spicy pumpkin pie! I guess I love pumpkin bread too…
Rusty says
Sweet Potato Casserole is the best dessert for the fall in my opinion.
Jill C says
Anything pumpkin! Bread, muffins, donuts it doesn’t matter! Oh and fresh made applesauce – still warm!
Janice says
Any kinda homemade berry pie!! Now I’m hungry!!!
Tiff says
I love fall!!! And pumpkin bars or muffins with cream cheese frosting…… yum!
Bri D. says
Pecan pie is my favorite fall dessert!
Lisa Brown says
i like apple pie
Lisa Brown says
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steven weber says
I would have to go with Pumpkin Pie.
Elena says
My favorite fall dessert is apple pie.
Bobbi Jo Voelker says
Pumpkin Pie! I’ll definitely try this cake out too! Thank you!
Elena says
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CR Williams says
My fave fall dessert is pumpkin frappe
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Marianne L says
I confess – it’s apple pie. But your apple cake looks awesome!
Khadija says
I have many favorites. Sweet potato pie is probably my favorite homemade dessert. Haagen Daaz icecream is my favorite store bought dessert.
Marilyn says
Pumpkin bread pudding is my fall favorite! I can just smell the pumpkin, cinnamon, and raisins now…….
Susan @ SunfowerHugs.blogspot.com says
Apple cider donuts are the best! Love to get them while pumpkin picking.
Leslie says
My favorite fall dessert is my every season dessert. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
Alina says
Pumpkin pie please —YUM!!!
Larry says
Apple pie
Sean C says
Baking with the children during the Fall is my favorite time. Our top contender is pumpkin bread while eating doughnuts from the cider mill.
Sean C says
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Alina says
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Brandy says
My mamas pecan pie!
Kim Kramer Brooks says
mmm– I’d have to say Pumpkin Cheesecake or Sweet Potato pie!!! Yummmm!!!
Paula says
My favorite fall dessert is pumpkin crunch. But this apple cake sounds wonderful! I love apple anything.
Brenda Thompson says
Pumpkin Muffins or almost anything with pumpkin in it!!
Gina R. says
Sweet potato pie. Yummy.
Terri Hughes says
Pumpkin pie with walnuts and whipped cream!!!!
Nikki S says
Apple Cider Donuts
Kelly D says
My favorite fall desserts is Apple Cider doughnuts.
Kelly D says
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Chelsea E says
I love cream cheese swirled pumpkin bread and apple crisp with vanilla ice cream.
Lori H says
I like apple pie and apple butter brownies.
Mami2jcn says
I love pumpkin pie!
Mami2jcn says
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Kari Cox says
Has to be my mom’s pumpkin bread! She’s been gone for 8 years, but every time I bake this I feel like she is right there with me. Thanks!
Pam Smith says
Anything with apples, pumpkin or caramel. Yum!!
Taramarie says
Apple crunch dump!!
heather says
My favorite Fall dessert is pumpkin pie.
Marlene says
My favorite fall desserts are Apple Pie and Apple Caramel Cheesecake.
Nicole says
M favorite fall dessert is a pumpkin spice glazed nut bread I make every year. So delicious.
Nicole says
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Terri H says
Apple Crumb Pie! Thanks for the chance to win.
Beckie Thompson says
I loooove pumpkin or pecan pie.
Jessica Beard says
I love my mom’s pumpkin bars!
Doris Styles says
I love the Impossible Pumpkin Pie recipe….because I don’t care for pie crust. I know I would love this recipe too instead of an apple pie. TFS! 🙂
Susie aka cooknwoman says
Warm homemade sour cream French apple pie with a big dollop of ice cold homemade vanilla custard ice cream – definitely a delicious, rich, luxurios, eye rolling, mouth watering, taste bud dancing fall dessert
Piwimama says
We love anything apple around here Apple Pie and Apple Crisp are my favs
MAureen says
I love the pumpkin crisp I make and the pumpkin banana bread that is made around this time of year.
Natalie says
My all time favorite fall dessert is apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream! yum!
Natalie says
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Carissa says
I love a good apple pie or pecan pie!
Linda C in Seattle says
The scent of Dutch Apple Pie fills my kitchen, and the anticipation of the first bite fill my senses.
Beth says
Pumpkin pie, alllll day everyday!
MARTHA says
AAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! SWEET POTATOE CASSEROLE ….TY
Christa says
I love all things apple… Apple cake, pie, muffins. If you make it, I eat it! Thanks for the recipe – sounds and looks delish!
Melinda Martin says
Pumpkin cream cheese muffins!!!!!!!!
Esther says
My favorite fall dessert is pumpkin pie.
Robin says
I eat low-carb. I make a fantastic lc, sugar-free cranberry cheesecake! Oh my! Other than that, I have a recipe for lc pecan pie bars. Anything gooey, gooey, gooey!
Helen H says
I’m always excited about warm bread pudding with caramel sauce, fresh apple cake and apple cider donut holes!
Dawn says
I too like apple cake. I would be tempted to drizzle a little frosting on this recipe!
Calli says
blackberry cobbler!
libby says
Persimmon Pudding is my very favorite fall dessert
Vaishali says
carrot cake
Debbie D says
Has to be warm oatmeal pie with vanilla ice cream!
Mona Elam says
Anything pumpkin– bars, muffins, pie, dip, etc., etc., etc.
Heather S. says
Pumpkin Pie with vanilla ice cream!
Rosellen Ralph says
When I was in college,(long ago and far away…) my mother would send me a care package with apple cake in it. It was delicious. But my favorite is anything with pumpkin. Pumpkin roll, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie… you get the message!
Vincent says
My favorite is Pumpkin Butter Cheesecake Pie.
Vincent says
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Cheryl W says
My favorite fall dessert is Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll. It is just not fall till I have me a slice. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter.
Cheryl W says
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Jessica w says
I love apple crumb pie and pumpkin pies!
Jessica w says
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Jessica To says
Apple dumplings are my favorite fall dessert.
Marilyn says
Pumpkin Cheesecake! Thanks for the giveaway!
carol easterday says
I love apple cake, apple pie, pumpkin pie but my absolute favorite is pumpkin roll , thanks for the awesome giveaway!
carol easterday says
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Kym Brown says
Red delicious, golden delicious, gala, and granny smith apples are all on sale this week at Krogers…I wonder what a mix of different ones would taste like? I’m about to find out!
Kym Brown says
Meant to comment also, my favorite fall dessert is the Orange Slice Cake my late mom made every year…I still use her original recipe and make an extra one to freeze. It literally weighs six pounds and is so rich it lasts the year.
Kym Brown says
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Karen U says
Hands down, my favorite is pumpkin pie! Sometimes we make them into pasties instead.
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Tory C says
Pecan Pie!
Mary Jenkins says
Pumpkin pie… pumpkin custard, pumpkin bread.. I think you get the gist. I am a HUGE fan of the big orange squash!
Susan Smith says
I love apple crisp with vanilla ice cream on top.
Susan Smith says
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Vicki Wright says
Apple crisp has always been my favorite … warm, with vanilla ice cream. Yum!
Anna Duffy says
I love pumpkin desserts of all sorts, but I especially love pumpkin bread. I am looking forward to trying the apple cake! Sounds delicious!
Benny Sequeira says
Pumpkin pie !!!!!
Natasha S says
Apple crisps.
Ananya Gupta says
Apple pie, carrot cake, pumpkin cheesecake.
Jan P says
Anything pumpkin! 🙂
Kay says
The amount of sugar is not listed. Please advise. I started making it so I used 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 of white sugar.
Thanks
Gina Luker says
Fixed – thank you so much! No one noticed that before you 🙂
Andrea says
My favorite fall yummy is pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting!!!!! YUM
Terri says
Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!
jennifer says
I love making a pumpkin crunch cake.
Jenny Zrubek says
My favorite fall desert is bread pudding with apples. MMMMM yummy!
Jenny Zrubek says
I also love hand pies. Pumpkin and Apple are two of my favorite flavors!
Faith says
Pumpkin donuts. So good
Elle says
I love pumpkin, cherry and apple homemade pies!
Elle says
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monika b says
I love warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, my family’s favorite for fall.
shirley elliott says
Spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are one of my fall favorites. Thanks for opportunity.
latanya says
sweet potato pie
latanya says
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D Schmidt says
My favorite is definitely maple pumpkin pie.
D Schmidt says
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Jessie C. says
Pumpkin pie is my favorite fall dessert.
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Ashley H says
I love gingerbread.
sandra says
apple pie
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
I love pumpkin bread!
kjasus says
my favorite fall dessert is apple crisp
kjasus says
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Anna says
Apple cake . . . yum yum yum!
Anna Pry says
chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are one of my faves
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DCWJes says
I love, LOVE pumpkin whoopie pies with cinnamon cream cheese filling. I also make caramel apple cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, so delish!
Cindy says
Pumpkin pie.
Cindy says
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Rebecca says
One of my favorite desserts are pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!
Clarice says
Apple pie with ice cream.
Kimmy Ripley says
My favorite fall dessert is hands-down pumpkin pie with a big dollop of Cool Whip on it! YUM!
Janice Cooper says
My favorite fall dessert is Gingerbread!
Janice Cooper says
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Tina M says
I love pumpkin pie!!
Tina M says
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One Frugal Girl says
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One Frugal Girl says
Pumpkin Pie!
Rose Marie Andreozzi says
I love apple anything and if it has crispy on top just a little toasted…why I am in heaven! But I do have a question…whatever happened to pippin apples? I loved their tartness but I haven’t seen them at the stores in years. Thanks for the recipe. I am sure going to try it soon!
Shannon says
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Shannon says
Ben and Jerry’s!…..year round!
Nicole says
I love apples with caramel sauce.
Dandi D says
My favorite fall dessert is probably peach pie.
LAMusing says
My favorite fall dessert is bread pudding!
Norma says
I love cinnamon apple cobbler in fall.
Jennifer Jannette says
Love fall..and so many good delicious desserts too! Have to say a pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling is my favorite.
rachel says
Apple fritters! A great excuse to eat a donut 😉
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Anne says
With the coming of autumn, I love baking with apples, and my favorite apple dessert is apple crisp. Simple, delicious, and easy to switch out flavors and textures by using different spices (cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger) and adding raisins with the apples or oats to the topping.
Anne says
I tweeted about your apple cake and this promotion:
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Shelly Daugherty says
Pumpkin Pie, slathered with whopped cream !!
maria cantu says
Pumpkin pie.
Debra C says
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WHITNEY says
My favorite fall dessert is always a good old cheesecake!
Amanda Sakovitz says
i love apple crisp
Debbie B says
i really like apple pie anytime of the year!
Betty C says
Fall is apple season and my favorite dessert is apple crisp. Add some ice cream on top and I’m in heaven.
Thomas Murphy says
Pumpkin pie is my favorite fall dessert.
Tabathia B says
Pumpkin spiced doughnuts
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