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Apple Walnut Cake

Easy, super moist, and delicious cake with large chunks of apples and chopped walnuts in every bite.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Mihaela K. Sebrek

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 120 ml oil (1/2 cup) I used sunflower
  • 250 grams all-purpose flour (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 150 grams granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
  • 50 grams brown sugar 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 250 grams applesauce (1 cup)
  • 2-3 apples peeled, cored and chopped (around 300 grams, 10 oz)
  • 80 grams chopped walnuts (2.8 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the glaze:

  • 30 grams melted butter (2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 60 grams powdered sugar (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C (350 F).
  • Grease a 25 cm (10inch) cast-iron skillet with oil and line bottom with parchment paper. Or grease and flour 25 cm springform pan.
  • Sift together flour and cornstarch a few times. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour and starch mixture, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, until frothy around 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, vanilla extract, and apple sauce.
  • With a wooden spoon or rubber spatula slowly incorporate dry ingredients, mixing well with each addition.
  • Stir in chopped nuts and apples. Pour into prepared skillet or springform pan and spread evenly. Top with sliced apples, if desired.
  • Bake for 45-50 min, or until a toothpick comes out dry. Rotate the pan once or twice during baking. If the top starts to brown too fast, cover with aluminum foil.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely before topping with glaze and more chopped nuts.

Glaze:

  • Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Pour over cooled cake.
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