ingredient
2 apples, peeled and sliced
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a cake pan
In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and slightly fluffy
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then mix well
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until smooth and lump free
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan
Arrange the apple slices evenly on top of the batter
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let the cake cool before slicing and serving
Benefits
This cake uses simple everyday ingredients
Apples add natural sweetness and fiber
It is lighter than many desserts with no heavy cream
Perfect for breakfast snack or dessert
Nutrition
Approximate per slice
Calories about 180 to 220
Carbohydrates around 28g
Protein about 3g
Fat around 7g
History
Apple cake has roots in traditional European baking especially in Germany and France where apples were widely used in home desserts
It started as a simple homemade treat using seasonal fruit and has remained popular around the world
Tips
Use slightly tart apples for better flavor
Do not overmix the batter
Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top before baking for a golden finish
Add nuts for extra texture if you like
Conclusion
This simple apple cake is soft moist and full of comforting flavor It is easy to prepare and perfect for any time of the day A classic recipe that never goes out of style