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Best Apple Cake Recipe Ever: Moist, Easy, and Packed with Apples

Best Apple Cake Ever

A moist, cinnamon-scented apple cake made with chopped apples, walnuts, and an easy oil-based batter. This 9 x 13-inch fruit cake is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, and cozy afternoon dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fruits and Nuts
  • 3 cups peeled, cored, chopped apples
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan thoroughly, paying attention to the corners.
  2. Beat the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk or sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon so the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the egg mixture and stir just until the ingredients come together. The batter will be thick, so avoid mixing longer than necessary.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts gently, distributing them throughout the batter without crushing the apple pieces.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon or a spatula to reach the corners.
  7. Bake for approximately 80 minutes, beginning to check near the one-hour mark. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan before slicing. Letting it rest allows the crumb to set and makes neat serving pieces easier to cut.

Notes

Granny Smith or another firm, slightly tart apple is a good choice. A mixture of tart and sweet apples also works well. Do not overmix after adding the flour, and begin checking for doneness near one hour because apple moisture and pan material can affect baking time.