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a slice of apple cake topped with powdered sugar on a white plate next to an orange napkin.
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Mini Apple Cake

This mini apple cake is a soft, buttery single serving dessert filled with warm spices and chopped apples. Baked in a small dish, it’s easy to make and full of sweet apple flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: apple cake, mini apple cake, small apple cake
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup salted butter -plus ½ tablespoon more for greasing the baking dish
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • powdered sugar, optional for topping
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly butter a 5x5-inch baking dish and place it on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
  • Fold in the chopped apples with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the dish for 10 minutes. Serve from the dish or invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Use Real Butter: For the best flavor and texture, avoid margarine.
  • Cream Thoroughly: Beat butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy for a smooth cake texture.
  • Measure Flour Accurately: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the dry measuring cup, and level it off. Don’t scoop directly from the bag.
  • Check Oven Temp: Use an oven thermometer, many ovens run hotter or cooler than the set temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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