If you are looking for a delicious and simple homemade cake, give this Raw Apple Cake a try. This recipe was passed down to me by my mom, and I still love making it today. The fresh apples and spiced cake combination is absolute heaven!
Updates, including photos, were made to this recipe in February 2021.
Mom's recipe is handwritten on index cards that have yellowed over time. Thankfully the recipe is still readable even though there are many smears and splotches from when these little cards have been put to use.
This apple cake recipe is delicious! It is best, however, on the first and second day. Unfortunately, this cake starts to get a little soft after that because of the apples' moisture. If you do not want to worry about leftovers, cut this recipe in half.
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Ingredients needed
- Granny Smith Apples
- Eggs
- Canola Oil
- Granulated Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
Step by Step
Wash and dry the apples before using.
Preheat the oven to 350-degrees and spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
On a cutting board, cut the apples and remove the core. Next, chop them into bite-size pieces. I usually leave the skin on, but you can peel them if you like. Either way is yummy! You can leave them on the cutting board for a moment.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix them with canola oil, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and mix until combined.
Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the apples.
Mix the apple cake batter until everything is combined.
Spread the apple cake batter into a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with non-stick spray.
Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake. It will come out clean when the cake is ready.
The cake will be golden brown, and it smells terrific!
Cool the Raw Apple Cake and serve. Top with powdered sugar if desired.
FAQ's and tips
I love, and my mom loved, using Granny Smith Apples. Honeycrisp and Jonagold are also supposed to hold up well when baking.
I store this cake on the counter, lightly covered with a piece of foil. Please do not wrap the cake tightly, or it will get mushy quickly.
I usually make this cake around the holidays, when the weather is cool. I would probably store the cake in the refrigerator if the temperature were warm.
I have never tried it, but I am sure it would be fine. But, honestly, this cake is so good that it doesn't need the addition of creamy frosting.
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Recipe
Raw Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apples chopped into bite size pieces (I use Granny Smith Apples)
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Canola Oil
- 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples before using.
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees and spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- On a cutting board, cut the apples and remove the core. Next, chop them into bite-size pieces. I usually leave the skin on, but you can peel them if you like. You can leave the apples on the cutting board for a moment.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix them with canola oil, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the apples.
- Mix the apple cake batter until everything is combined.
- Spread the apple cake batter into a 13 x 9 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake. It will come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool. Serve with powdered sugar if desired.
Lenka
It really looks delicious, I have to try it! As to the oil, which one do you use? Do you think olive oil is good?
cookthisagainmom
Hi! For baking, I almost always use Canola Oil. I haven't tried olive oil for baking, but I would imagine you would want one that is light and tasteless. I hope you enjoy the cake. It really is delicious.