Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Sour cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Apples, peeled and diced: 2 cups (300g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-55 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in sour cream and apples. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per slice
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and fluffy cake with a moist, tender crumb
- Sweet and spicy flavor of apples and cinnamon
- Perfect for dessert or brunch
User Comments:
- "This cake is so delicious and the apple cinnamon flavor is perfect!"
- "My family loved this cake. It was easy to make and turned out amazing."
- "I'm not usually a fan of white cake, but this one was surprisingly moist and flavorful."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a taller cake, double the recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch pan with high sides.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute with plain yogurt.
- To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
