Soft Apple Cake: A Simple Family Recipe

This soft apple cake is a simple family dessert with tender fruit, a moist crumb and a light cinnamon flavor.

It uses everyday ingredients and comes together quickly in one bowl.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 3 medium apples, about 450 g
• 3 large eggs
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 120 ml neutral oil
• 150 g plain yogurt
• 220 g all-purpose flour
• 11 g baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch fine salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to make soft apple cake

Prepare the apples

Peel and slice the apples. Toss them with lemon juice so they stay bright while you prepare the batter.

Mix the batter

Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Add oil, yogurt and vanilla, then stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Add the fruit

Fold half of the apple slices into the batter. Pour into a greased 24 cm cake pan and arrange the remaining slices on top.

Bake until golden

Bake at 180°C for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Conclusion

This soft apple cake is easy, reliable and comforting. Let it cool before slicing so the crumb stays neat and tender.