Is it dessert? An afternoon snack? Breakfast? Whatever you choose, I wrote the draft for this post, then grabbed a piece of this simple apple cake from my kitchen and didn’t feel bad about it.

A few years ago, I searched for the closest torta di mele recipe to satisfy my husband’s craving for a slice of Nonna’s. After testing a many recipes, my favourite is Aunt Lou’s Apple Cake on Taste of Home’s website (on its own or with a couple modifications).

Golden and crispy on the outside, dense and moist (sorry) on the inside. Though the recipe makes 12 servings, this simple apple cake has the tendency to disappear before you know it.

Over the weekend, we joined our friends for a fish fry, so I brought this apple cake along, and—like any good guest—I left a few slices at home so my husband could enjoy it for breakfast.

Simple Homemade Apple Cake Recipe

a cake with apples and cinnamn sticks

My notes and where to find it

I’ve only made a few small modifications to this one. I typically don’t have canola oil in my cupboard, so I’ve used vegetable oil or avocado oil instead. I also added cinnamon which I felt was missing the first time I made this and nutmeg adds a bit more depth as well.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil  Any vegetable oil will do, I use avocado
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups chopped and peeled apples

My add ins!

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional, though tasty)

Here’s the recipe with instructions on Taste of Home.

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Let me know how yours turns out!