Best 12 Best Apple Pound Cake Recipes

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Apple pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, dense texture and sweet, slightly tart flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight dessert or something more elaborate for a special occasion, there is an apple pound cake recipe out there for you. Here, we will provide some of the best apple pound cake recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. From classic recipes to modern variations, we have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and let's get baking!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

YUMMY APPLE POUND CAKE



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This is a moist and versatile cake. Use any type of fresh fruit in place of the apples.

Provided by Gigi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped apples
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the oil, butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the egg mixture. Finally, fold in the vanilla, apples, cherries, and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 75 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

GLAZED APPLE BUNDT CAKE



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Tender and moist homemade apple Bundt cake smothered in a buttery brown sugar glaze. Your new favorite cake for the crisp fall weather.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 cups (300ml) canola or vegetable oil
1/2 cup (120g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
1 and 1/4 cups (250g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, 1 full Tablespoon)
3 cups (360g) peeled and chopped apples, about 2-3 large apples
1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray a 10-12 cup Bundt pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, yogurt, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until combined and creamy. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and slowly whisk until no large lumps remain. Try to avoid over-mixing. Carefully fold in the apple chunks. If you feel 3 large apples is too much, feel free to cut down to 2 apples. I like a lot of apple chunks in my cake!
  • Spoon/pour the thick batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 55-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. The baking times may vary depending on your oven, if you used a 10 cup bundt pan or 12 cup, or if you used less apple chunks. Keep your eye on the cake after 55 minutes. Feel free to cover the cake loosely with aluminum foil about halfway through to prevent heavy browning on top. Allow the cake to cool in the pan set on a wire rack, then invert onto a serving plate once cooled and ready to serve.
  • As the cake cools, prepare the brown sugar glaze. Combine the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the mixture comes to a simmer and then a rapid boil. Once boiling, stop stirring and allow to boil for 1 minute. Turn the heat down to low, give it a quick stir, and let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the sifted confectioners' sugar. Allow glaze to cool and slightly thicken for at least 10 minutes. Spoon glaze over the cake right before serving. If your glaze thickens up too much before serving the cake, warm in the microwave for 15 seconds and stir until smooth.
  • I like this cake warm, at room temperature, and even cold. Cover leftovers and store at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Flavor is outstanding on day 2!

APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Viewer Dorothy Mae Brown's recipe for Apple Spice Cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes featured on marthastewart.com.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 to 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 cup chopped assorted nuts, such as pecans and walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Caramel Sauce
Nonstick cooking spray with flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Working over a large sheet of parchment paper, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; gather sifted ingredients into center of sheet; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs; mix on high speed until lemon yellow.
  • Fold reserved parchment in half lengthwise; with mixer on medium speed, gradually shake in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  • Add apples and, if desired, nuts, to batter; mix to combine. Add vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 75 to 90 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • Invert cake onto rack; turn cake right-side up to cool completely on rack, and serve drizzled with caramel sauce.

APPLE POUND CAKE



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A cider glaze makes each slice of this rich apple pound cake nice and sweet. It's a favorite fall treat at our house. -Mary Martin, Madison, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup raisins
APPLE CIDER GLAZE:
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in apples, almonds and raisins. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire tack to cool completely., In a saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Prick top of cake with a fork; drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE POUND CAKE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 to 20 slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 jumbo-sized eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
4 sticks butter, plus 1 tablespoon, for pan
3 cups cake flour, plus 2 tablespoons, for pan
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced into 1/8-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
Special equipment: 10-inch Bundt cake pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Let the eggs, milk and butter come to room temperature on the counter before beginning. (Butter goes on the counter last.)
  • Butter the Bundt pan with 1 tablespoon of butter, then add 2 tablespoons of flour and shake and tap to coat the interior of the pan; set aside. Put the diced apples in a bowl with the cinnamon and lemon juice. In a large bowl or stand mixer add the butter and 2 cups of sugar and beat until smooth. Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, and blend to completely incorporate before adding the next. The mixture will become very light in color. Add the buttermilk and the extracts and mix to combine. Stir in 3 cups of flour along with the baking powder and stir until incorporated.
  • In a separate clean dry bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy, then add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and whisk until shiny and soft peaks form when removing the whisk from the whites. Gently fold this into the cake batter. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the apples in the center of the ring all the way around, being sure they don't touch the outer or inner edge of the pan. Pour in the remaining batter and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely. Put a large plate or cake plate on top of the pan, then holding both together, flip them so that the curved bottom of the Bundt pan is on the top and the plate is resting on a flat surface. Slowly remove the pan from the cake by lifting it straight up. Slice and serve.

EASIEST EVER MOIST APPLE CAKE



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A very moist, perfectly spiced Apple Cake! This is incredibly easy to make - no mixer required. This must be made with fresh apples, not canned. See note 5 for information about different measures in different countries & different oven types. Also, I do not recommend substituting butter for all or part of the oil - it does not come out as moist and you can't taste buttery flavour anyway because of the spice flavourings! FREEZES great!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Cake

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour (, plain / all purpose (Note 1))
3/4 tsp baking soda ((bi-carb soda) (Note 1))
3/4 tsp EACH salt, cinnamon and ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg ((or 1/4 tsp freshly ground))
1 1/4 cups white sugar ((Note 2))
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs (, large, at room temperature (55-60g/2oz each))
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups apple ( , peeled, cored and cut into 8mm/ 1/3" cubes (~2 large, 3 small) (Note 3))
1/2 cup flaked raw almonds
Icing sugar . confectioners sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
  • Grease and line a 21 cm / 9" springform cake pan. (Note 4)
  • Place flour, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Whisk oil and sugar in a bowl, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a wooden spoon until JUST combined. Stir through apple (optional: add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts).
  • Pour into cake pan. Sprinkle over almonds.
  • Bake for 50 minutes - 1 hr. Check at 50 minutes - it is cooked when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool. Dust with icing sugar if using, then serve. This cake doesn't need cream or ice cream because it is so moist, but I wouldn't turn it down!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 113 g, Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, Fat 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 238 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 24.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 17.2 g

FRESH APPLE POUND CAKE



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This is a wonderful apple cake with a different twist using a mixture of nuts topped with a brown sugar topping.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 Bundt Cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups corn oil
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups nuts, chopped (mixture of pecans, almonds, walnuts, filberts)
2 cups apples, peeled,pared,and finely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • BATTER: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla at medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until well blended.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture and beat till smooth.
  • Fold in nuts and apples.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • BROWN SUGAR TOPPING: Combine butter, brown sugar, and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon hot sugar over warm cake.
  • *Storecake in foil or container for a day or two then refrigerate as fresh apples tend to mold easily.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8430.6, Fat 526.6, SaturatedFat 118, Cholesterol 880, Sodium 5652.1, Carbohydrate 873.8, Fiber 31.5, Sugar 542.7, Protein 89.2

THE BEST JEWISH APPLE CAKE RECIPE



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This really is The Best Jewish Apple Cake! It has the texture of moist pound cake, a crunchy crust, plus ribbons of gooey cinnamon sugar. Adapted from Paula Levine Weinstein & Julie Komerofsky Remer.

Provided by Mamma C

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Fuji apples ((peeled, cored & sliced 1/4-inch thick))
1 heaping teaspoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour ((preferably King Arthur))
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup olive oil ((not extra-virgin))
4 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into crescent moon shapes that are 1/4-inch thick. (If using an apple peeler-corer-slicer, make sure to remove any stray peel or parts of the core remaining on the slices.) In a medium bowl, gently toss the apples with the heaping teaspoon of flour to absorb any moisture and prevent sogginess.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Use baking spray to grease a 10-inch tube pan (that ideally has a removable bottom), making sure to grease the tube as well. In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon sugar by tossing together the 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • In a large mixing bowl, place all of the batter ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, olive oil, eggs, vanilla and orange juice). Beat until smooth. (If using a stand mixer, you will need to stop and scrape the bottom of the bowl halfway during the process to make sure everything gets mixed in.)
  • To assemble the cake, pour half of the batter into the greased pan. Use a spoon to divide the cinnamon sugar into four equal quadrants in your bowl. Sprinkle a fourth of the cinnamon sugar evenly onto the batter, making sure to reach all the way to the edges of the pan.
  • Arrange half of the apple slices in a circular pattern on the batter, overlapping as needed. Sprinkle another fourth of the cinnamon sugar evenly onto the apples. Pour the rest of the batter on top.
  • Sprinkle on another fourth of the cinnamon sugar, again making sure to reach the edges of the pan. Arrange most of the remaining apples (pick the best slices) in a circular pattern on top of the batter. You also can arrange a few of the broken slices around the hole in the center. Sprinkle on the remaining cinnamon sugar evenly.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F for 90 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes. (Check after 90 minutes for doneness by inserting a cake tester or toothpick into the cake to see if it comes out clean. If not, continue baking until it is done.)
  • Let the cake rest for 20 minutes on a stove rack or wire rack before trying to remove it from the pan (or else it will stick and crack). Then, place a dinner plate face down on top of the cake. Wearing oven mitts, carefully invert the cake onto the plate (using one hand to firmly hold the plate in place and the other hand to flip the pan over, onto the plate). If the pan has a removable bottom, carefully remove it.
  • The cake will be upside down at this point. Place a wire cooling rack on the cake surface and invert it again, so that the cake is right-side up and can finish cooling on the rack. When the cake reaches room temperature, transfer it to a serving platter or cake stand by inverting it onto a plate and then inverting it again onto your serving platter or cake stand.
  • Store the apple cake at room temperature, covered with foil (plastic will create too much moisture.) The cake should keep well for up to four days. The apple cake also freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 217 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Apple Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DarkLove

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 large apples, cubed
1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and oil and eggs at medium speed.
  • Blend in dry ingredients.
  • Add vanilla, 3 large apples and 1 cup of nuts.
  • Blend well.
  • Grease and flour tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900.2, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 590.8, Carbohydrate 101.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 59.4, Protein 10.4

APPLE CIDER POUND CAKE



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Fall in New England is so beautiful, and the apples here are the best! This apple cider cake is a family favorite and I like to serve it with hot cocoa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir together all dry ingredients; set aside. Combine cider and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with cider mixture to batter. Mix until well blended. Spoon into a greased 10-in. angel food cake pan or fluted tube pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. While cake is warm, drizzle half of icing over cake. Serve remaining icing over individual cake servings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RAW APPLE POUND CAKE



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This is great all the time, but really great for Christmas. Washington Red Skin Apples work best

Provided by Pat Thornton

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
3 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • Cream together oil, sugar, and eggs. Blend in flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir in chopped apples and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until done. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

APPLE CINNAMON BUNDT CAKE



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This recipe is from Every Day Foods. I saw it on TV, and it looked so easy, I had to make it. It's moist and full of tender and chunky apple slices, and has a rich cinnamon spice flavor. I served it still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wow! Be sure to serve within the first day or two, as the apples will break down.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar (it calls for light brown, but I used dark brown, and I really liked that)
4 large eggs
6 medium apples (keep from turning brown with a little lemon juice squeezed on the slices) or 4 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch (keep from turning brown with a little lemon juice squeezed on the slices)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons water (I used apple juice, yum!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350, and prepare the 12 cup bundt pan (grease and flour if you don't have a non-stick).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together.
  • In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave, and add brown sugar and eggs, whisking until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in dry ingredients just until combined- don't overmix.
  • Fold in the apples (it will look sort of like peanut butter coated apple slices, but don't worry- the batter bakes up around the apple slices) and spoon batter into the bundt pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (about an hour).
  • Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, and invert onto a rack placed over wax paper to cool completely.
  • Make the glaze by whisking the water (or apple juice) together with the confectioners' sugar adding just enough liquid to make the glaze thick but pourable.
  • Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cake, and let it firm up before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality butter. This will make your cake more flavorful and moist.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making it lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding it to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Apple pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Whether you like it plain or topped with frosting, apple pound cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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