Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the sour cream until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve as is or top with powdered sugar or your favorite frosting.
Notes
- For added richness, you can substitute half of the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- This cake can also be made with different types of apples for varying flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg