Absolutely! Here’s a long, detailed recipe for a “Mix-and-Bake Apple Cake” — super simple, no mixer needed, and it turns out incredibly soft, moist, and full of warm apple-cinnamon flavor. Just mix everything in one bowl and bake!
🍎 Easy Mix-and-Bake Apple Cake
The Softest, Most Delicious Apple Cake Ever!
🧁 What Makes This Cake Special?
No electric mixer needed
Ultra-moist from fresh apples and oil
Lightly spiced for cozy flavor
Perfect for dessert, brunch, or even breakfast!
📋 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
2 large eggs
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar (for extra moisture & flavor)
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
¼ cup (60ml) milk or buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
2–3 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Optional: ½ cup raisins or shredded coconut
🥣 Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
2 eggs
Both sugars (granulated and brown)
Oil
Milk
Vanilla
Whisk until smooth and combined (about 1–2 minutes).
- Add Dry Ingredients:
Sift or sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Fold in the Apples & Add-ins:
Add in your chopped apples (and optional nuts, raisins, or coconut).
Fold gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour and Bake:
Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Start checking around 35 minutes.)
🌬️ Let Cool & Serve:
Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
Serve warm or let cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze (see below).
🍯 Optional Glaze (Simple Vanilla Drizzle):
Mix together:
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Drizzle over the cooled cake for a sweet finishing touch.
🧊 Storage:
Store at room temp in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
Refrigerate for up to 5–6 days.
Freezes beautifully (wrap slices individually).
Would you like a version that’s gluten-free, eggless, or with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist? I’d be happy to provide variations!