People always seem to have extra apples sitting on the counter during the fall, and this Apple Cake with Fresh Apples is one of the easiest ways to use them.

Fresh chopped apples keep every bite soft and full of flavor while cinnamon and brown sugar give the cake that classic homemade taste.

This apple dessert is simple enough for everyday but special enough to serve with coffee, at holiday gatherings, or after Sunday dinner.

This recipe comes together with pantry staples and fresh apples for a dessert everyone will ask you to make again.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Apple Cake

• Uses fresh apples for the best flavor and texture.
• Soft, moist cake with warm cinnamon in every bite.
• Made with simple pantry ingredients.
• Great for fall baking, holidays, or everyday desserts.
• Easy recipe that’s perfect for beginner bakers.
• Delicious served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make a Homemade Apple Cake

• Fresh apples – The star of the recipe! Firm baking apples hold their shape and add natural sweetness.
• Cinnamon – Gives the cake its cozy fall flavor.
• Brown sugar – Adds moisture and a richer caramel flavor.
• Butter – Creates a tender crumb.
• Vanilla extract – Enhances the apple and cinnamon flavors.

How to Make an Apple Cake

• Start by preheating your oven to 350°F to ensure even baking.
• Blend cold butter and flour in a food processor until crumbly, then mix in sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• Add eggs and milk, stirring until everything is well combined.
• Peel and slice your apples while the batter rests.
• Roll out half the dough and press it into a greased and floured springform pan, layer with sliced apples, and top with the remaining dough.
• Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let it cool before removing from the pan.
• For a decadent finish, pour warm Irish whiskey white chocolate sauce over each slice before serving.

Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup Vegetable Chopper for Mincing, Dicing, Shredding, Puree & Kneading Dough, Stainless Steel, DFP-14BCNYMrs. Anderson’s Baking Springform Pan, Carbon Steel with Quick-Release Non-Stick Coating, PFOA Free, Round, 10-InchesKitchenAid KE305OHERA Classic Fruit Slicer, One Size, Red

More Apple Desserts You’ll Love

If you have leftover apples to use, don’t stop with this cake.

• Try making a flaky Apple Tart, beautiful Apple Roses, warm Old Fashioned Apple Pie, or cozy Apple Crumble Muffins.

Unlike dense coffee cakes, this recipe for apple cake with fresh apples  has a soft, tender crumb with fresh apples baked into every slice, making it perfect for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

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Reesa Lewandowski is the creator of Momma Lew, a New Jersey-based food blog where she shares easy, family-friendly recipes inspired by everyday life. A mom of two teenagers and a self-taught cook and baker, Reesa has spent over a decade developing simple, approachable meals—from quick weeknight dinners to festive desserts—all tested in her own kitchen. Her recipes focus on comfort food with a modern twist, seasonal favorites, and stress-free baking. Drawing inspiration from her Jersey roots, Reesa’s goal is to help busy families enjoy delicious meals without the fuss.