Ingredients and Weight: - 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder - 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt - 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract - 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk - 4-5 medium apples (500-600g), peeled and sliced - 1/2 cup (100g) chopped walnuts (optional) - 1/2 cup (100g) chopped raisins (optional)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract. 4. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 5. Fold in sliced apples, walnuts (optional), and raisins (optional). Pour batter into prepared baking dish. 6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 7. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per slice): - Calories: 350 - Fat: 15g - Saturated Fat: 7g - Cholesterol: 75mg - Sodium: 200mg - Carbohydrates: 50g - Fiber: 2g - Sugar: 25g - Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics: - Moist and flavorful - Packed with sweet apples and crunchy walnuts - Topped with a cinnamon-sugar streusel crumb - Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert - Can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve
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Special Precautions and Tips: - For a crispier crust, sprinkle a mixture of 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar and 1/4 cup (56g) oats over the top of the cake before baking. - If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon (15ml) of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup (240ml) of milk. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.