Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist Apple Pound Cake, perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a comforting dessert. With a hint of warm spices and tender chunks of apples, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 9×5-inch loaf or bundt pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavors: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Incorporate Wet and Dry: Mix in sour cream, then gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- This cake tastes better the next day as flavors meld.
- Store wrapped at room temp for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
