Classic Easy One-Bowl Apple Snack Cake
This easy one-bowl apple snack cake is a quick and simple dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring fresh apples and warm spices, it's a delightful treat that comes together effortlessly.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon or spatula
- Wooden skewer
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt pinch of
Wet Ingredients
- 2 Large eggs
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
The Star
- 2 Fresh apples (Fuji, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces)
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
Mix Until Just Combined
- Gently stir the mixture with a spoon or spatula until no dry flour remains; avoid overmixing.
Fold in Apples
- Gently fold the cut apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter. This cake is delicious on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar.