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

There's something truly comforting about the combination of warm, fragrant apples and crunchy walnuts in a moist, delicious cake. This moist apple and walnut cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion, from cozy fall gatherings to celebratory meals. Packed with the flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

The key to making this cake extra moist and flavorful is using plenty of fresh, juicy apples. Choose a variety that holds it...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla and mix until well combined; batter will be thick. Fold in apples and nuts. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until glaze is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour glaze over hot cake.
  • Nutrition

    706 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 381mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 60g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 177mg