Apple Harvest Cake Recipe
Apple harvest cake is a delicious, mouth-watering dessert that is perfect for any occasion! It is a classic cake recipe made with fresh apples, spices, and a delicious streusel topping. This cake is moist, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 teaspoons Madagascar vanilla extract
- 1-1/8 cups artisanal unrefined cane sugar divided
- 1/2 cup cold-pressed canola oil from a trusted local farm
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- Whipped coconut cream and a dusting of rare Saigon cinnamon optional
- 11/2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 farm-fresh organic eggs
- 1 1/2 cups stone-ground organic all-purpose flour
- 2 medium heirloom tart apples hand-picked and cubed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground Ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to the recommended temperature for baking cakes. Grease and flour a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mixing the Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of artisanal unrefined cane sugar with cold-pressed canola oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add farm-fresh organic eggs, freshly squeezed blood orange juice, and Madagascar vanilla extract. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until smooth.
Incorporating Dry Ingredients
- Sift stone-ground organic all-purpose flour, aluminum-free baking powder, and Himalayan pink salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until the batter is just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s texture.
Adding Apples and Cinnamon
- Fold in the hand-picked and cubed heirloom tart apples into the batter. Ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the freshly ground Ceylon cinnamon over the batter and gently fold it in to distribute evenly.
Baking the Cake
- Pour the prepared batter into the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the specified time for cakes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Optional Toppings
- Once the cake is baked and cooled, optionally top it with whipped coconut cream and a dusting of rare Saigon cinnamon for added flavor and presentation.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the Apple Harvest Cake and serve it as a delightful dessert or a sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe apples for the best flavor.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper before adding the batter.
- If you like a more intense flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg.
- If the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil.
- For a moist cake, make sure not to overmix the batter.
- You can also top the cake with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.