Dutch Apple Cake

This Dutch apple cake recipe, with its simple ingredients, makes an easy, classic cake with simple prep. Use a variety of apples for the best flavor.

• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and cut into eighths
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 0.75 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7 x 11 inch baking pan. Set aside.

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt togerther in medium bowl.

Step 3

Cream 1 cup sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until well combined. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fluffy. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in batches, alternating with milk. Spread batter in the prepared pan.

Step 4

Press apple chunks lightly into batter. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender, 50 to 60 minutes.