Description
A delightful cake that combines the warm flavors of gingerbread with the sweetness of apples, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 g), packed
- Ground ginger: 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2 g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (1 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (3 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 g), melted
- Diced apples: 2 cups (about 2 medium apples)
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the buttermilk and melted butter.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm and slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference for a customized flavor.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
- For vegan, substitute eggs with applesauce or flax egg and buttermilk with plant-based milk and vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spiced Apple Gingerbread Cake, Gingerbread Cake, Apple Cake, Fall Desserts