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Amish Apple Cake

Published: Aug 2, 2017 · Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Audrey Wood · This post may contain affiliate links

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This Amish apple cake recipe is perfectly baked in a 9 x 13 pan. It is lightly sweet and is fantastic as a snack or with a cup of coffee or tea.

Amish apple cake next to a red linen and cinnamon sticks

This delicious and easy Amish apple cake recipe is made with fresh apples in a 9 x 13 inch pan. This cake isn’t overly sweet and is light enough to be paired with a nice cup of coffee or tea. It is also the perfect cake for fall or winter months.

slices of Amish apple cake

Another great thing about this apple cake recipe is that it doesn’t need any frosting. It isn’t an overly complicated recipe and is pretty simple to throw together. This recipe is also a great way to use up any extra apples you have on hand before they go bad. This cake is also very moist, packed with delicious apples, and is even more amazing when served warm. I love to make this easy apple cake but I have to admit, it never lasts long at my house! It’s always gone by the next day.

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  • 🍎 What ingredients are needed for this recipe?
  • 🍏 What kind of apples should I use in this recipe?
  • 🥄 What kind of pan is needed for this recipe?
  • 👩‍🍳 Tips for making this cake
  • 🥣 How to make this apple cake (step by step guide)
  • Amish Apple Cake Recipe

🍎 What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

ingredients needed to make Amish apple cake

This recipe is very simple. To make this recipe, you’ll need:

  • All purpose flour: The base of the cake batter.
  • White sugar and brown sugar: To sweeten the cake.
  • Baking soda: To help the cake rise.
  • Eggs: You’ll need three large eggs for this recipe.
  • Vanilla extract: I recommend using pure vanilla extract, if possible.
  • Apples: I used three medium apples.
  • Vegetable oil: This helps the cake stay very moist.
  • Water: You’ll need a little bit of water for this recipe.
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional): You can add nuts to this cake, if desired.

🍏 What kind of apples should I use in this recipe?

For this recipe you’ll want to use red apples. I’ve used a variety of red apples and any kind will do. I usually prefer to use gala or red delicious apples. You can also use golden apples in this recipe.

🥄 What kind of pan is needed for this recipe?

For this recipe you’ll need a 9” x 13” pan.

👩‍🍳 Tips for making this cake

  • Choose medium sized red apples (you may need to add an extra apple or two if using very small apples).
  • Be sure to peel your apples or they’ll have an unpleasant texture in the cake.
  • Bake until completely golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
  • Use a spatula to gently pat the batter into the 9 x 13 inch dish so the cake will bake evenly.
  • Mix the dry ingredients before adding the wet ingredients (this will prevent anyone from having a big bite of unmixed baking soda).
  • Try adding a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top when serving.

🥣 How to make this apple cake (step by step guide)

step by step guide on how to make Amish apple cake

This is a simple recipe and there’s no fancy techniques needed to bake this apple cake. Really, the hardest part is peeling and chopping the apples. You’ll want your apples to be about ½ inch or so.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Combine the dry ingredients and then mix well with a large spoon.

Next, add eggs, oil, vanilla, and water. Mix well with a hand mixer then add the apples in. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Use a spatula to evenly distribute the batter into the 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle. The cake should be golden brown.

Other Amish recipes:

  • Amish Banana Bread
  • Amish Zucchini Bread
  • Amish Pumpkin Bread
  • Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Amish Coffee Cake
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Amish Apple Cake Recipe

Audrey Wood
This Amish apple cake isn't overly sweet but it's still a delicious fall recipe.
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Amish
Servings 12 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 pan greased

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 3 medium apples peeled and chopped into small pieces, about 3 cups of chopped apples
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Combine the dry ingredients and then mix well with a large spoon.
  • Next, add eggs, oil, vanilla, and water. Mix well with a hand mixer then add the apples in.
  • Stir in nuts, if desired.
  • Use a spatula to evenly distribute the batter into the 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Dianne says

    August 13, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    Your “print recipe” button is not connected to the actual print function, it just opens up a new tab with the original post in it.

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      August 13, 2023 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you for letting me know. I just had my tech person fix it. You may need to clear your cache for it to work. If you have any problems let me know and I can email you the pdf to print.

      Reply
  2. Arlene says

    November 13, 2022 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    Very good – not too sweet; it’s a nice breakfast cake. I used raisins instead of nuts, sprinkled the top with cinnamon sugar, and – since there was no salt in the recipe – I added 1/4 tsp. Everyone I shared it with enjoyed it.

    Reply
  3. Judy Morphis says

    October 15, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    is there supposed to be a little salt?

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      October 16, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      I never add any to this recipe. You can add a little, if you like though.

      Reply
  4. MyWorldTheirWay says

    February 12, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    I love an apple cake and the recipe looks easy enough. I will definitely give it a try.

    Reply
  5. Christina says

    January 18, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!

    Reply
  6. Jessica Stroup says

    January 16, 2021 at 6:00 am

    5 stars
    How awesome! I love this so much!

    Reply
  7. Michele peterson says

    January 15, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy to make – thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  8. Sara Fudge says

    January 15, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Kim Guzman says

    January 15, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    A great looking recipe! I need to pick up some apples on my next grocery run.

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    January 15, 2021 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    What a perfect recipe for this time of year!! I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  11. Emily Flint says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    Love this apple cake with my morning coffee!

    Reply
  12. Ramona says

    January 15, 2021 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    A truly delicious idea, thank you so much for the inspiration! 😋

    Reply
  13. Sue says

    January 15, 2021 at 5:55 am

    5 stars
    This apple cake is just sweet enough – delicious and wonderful with coffee!

    Reply
  14. Sunrita says

    January 15, 2021 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Pinning this recipe so I can make it later!

    Reply
  15. Chloe says

    January 15, 2021 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    This is my kind of cake- so simple and the perfect amount of sweetness!

    Reply
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