How to Make Apple Walnut Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the combination of apples and walnuts in a moist, tender cake. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want to enjoy a delicious treat, this apple walnut cake recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. The sweetness of the apples, the crunch of the walnuts, and the warm spices all come together to create a dessert that's perfect for any time of year.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mace
  • 3 cups chopped, peeled baking apples
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and mace; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts. (Batter will be very stiff.)
  • Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.