Soft Apple Cake Recipe

Soft, fluffy, and delicious—this homemade Apple Cake is a perfect treat for any time of the day! 🍎🍰

Fresh apples, a touch of cinnamon, and a soft cake batter come together to make this wonderfully tender apple cake. The addition of apple puree or apple sauce helps give the cake an especially soft texture, while the sliced apples on top make it look as good as it tastes.

This is a simple and comforting cake that you can prepare with just a few basic ingredients.

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter

• 3 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 150 g sugar (¾ cup)
• 60 ml oil or melted butter (¼ cup)
• 150 g plain flour (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 120 g apple puree or apple sauce (½ cup)

For the Apple Topping

• 1–2 apples
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• Powdered sugar, optional

How to Make Soft Apple Cake

Step 1: Whisk the Eggs and Sugar

Start by adding 3 eggs to a mixing bowl. Add ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 150 g sugar (¾ cup).

Whisk the mixture continuously for about 4–5 minutes. This helps create a light and well-mixed egg mixture for the cake.

Step 2: Add Oil or Melted Butter

Add 60 ml (¼ cup) oil or melted butter to the egg mixture.

Whisk again for about 1 minute, making sure the oil or melted butter is properly incorporated.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

Add 150 g plain flour (1 cup) and 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Mix gently until the flour is incorporated into the batter. Avoid overmixing and keep the mixture gentle so the cake remains soft.

Step 4: Add Apple Puree

Add 120 g apple puree or apple sauce (½ cup) to the batter.

Mix gently until the apple puree is evenly combined with the cake mixture.

Once the batter is ready, set it aside while preparing the apples.

Prepare the Apples

Peel 1–2 apples and slice them into thin pieces.

Set the sliced apples aside. You will use them to create the apple topping on the cake.

Assemble the Cake

Pour the prepared batter into a 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inch) baking pan.

Tap the pan a few times gently to help settle the batter.

Now arrange the sliced apples over the surface of the batter.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder over the apples to add a warm and delicious cinnamon flavor.

Bake the Apple Cake

Preheat your oven to 170°C (350°F).

Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30–35 minutes.

After baking, the cake should look beautifully golden and well baked.

Final Touch

Once the cake is baked, you can optionally dust some powdered sugar over the top for a simple finishing touch.

The result is a very soft cake with a tender texture, complemented by juicy apple slices and the warm aroma of cinnamon.

Enjoy!

Slice the cake and serve it once ready. This Soft Apple Cake is simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious.

With its soft texture and beautiful apple topping, it is just perfect for enjoying with tea, coffee, or as a sweet homemade treat.

Soft, fruity, cinnamon-scented, and delicious—this apple cake is definitely worth making! 🍎❤️