Paula Deen Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
Baking brings comfort to busy kitchens everywhere. Sweet aromas fill homes with pure joy. Family desserts feel warm and familiar.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh apples peeled and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease the baking pan well.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Mix sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples for best texture.
- Dice apples evenly for uniform baking.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Line pan with parchment if desired.
- Let cake cool fully before cutting.