Apple Cake 🍎

Sure, here’s a simple apple cake recipe written in straightforward terms:

Simple Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a similar-sized baking dish.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   - In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

   - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream (or yogurt). Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

6. Add Apples:

   - Fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Bake the Cake:

   - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve:

   - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice and serve. Enjoy your apple cake!

This simple apple cake is perfect for a cozy dessert or a sweet snack with a cup of tea or coffee.