Made 1 loaf and also did 1/2 the amount for 6 muffins
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown
sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose
flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped
apples peeled, about 2 medium apples
- 1/2 cup chopped
walnuts (optional)
1.
Preheat
your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch round baking pan with non-stick
spray or lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking.
2.
In
a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark
brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl,
whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the
dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until just
combined. Gently fold in chopped apples and walnuts.
3.
Pour
the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the
preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center
comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer
to a wire rack to cool completely.
