Quick and Easy Apple Cake

This is hands down the absolute best and fastest recipe I know for a quick and easy Thermomix ^® apple cake.

It’s the ultimate go-to dessert for family get-togethers, lazy Sunday coffee chats, or even a casual birthday celebration.

The prep is so unbelievably simple that even total beginner bakers can jump right in with complete confidence.

In my easy step-by-step guide, I’ll show you just how quickly you can whip up this insanely delicious apple cake right in your own kitchen with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand!

You’re going to love this simple apple cake because it’s:

• Super delicious, tender, and moist.
• Packed full of sweet, juicy apples.
• So crazy easy to make.
• Quick to whip together.
• Budget-friendly, made with just a few affordable staple ingredients.
• Perfect for Sunday baking, family gatherings, or holiday spreads.
• A total crowd-pleaser the whole family will love.

What are the best apples for an apple cake?

There really isn’t just one single best apple variety for baking.

That said, firm baking apples work best for cakes, crumbles, and other baked treats.

Baking apples tend to be a bit tart when eaten raw, but they unlock their rich aroma and natural sweetness as they bake.

Plus, they hold their shape in the oven instead of turning to mush or watering down your batter like regular snacking apples can.

Great baking varieties include: Jonagold, Boskoop, Cox’s Orange Pippin, or Elstar.

How long does this cake stay fresh?

Covered at room temperature, this apple cake will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days.

In the fridge, it will keep nicely for about 3 to 4 days.

You can also freeze it! Wrapped tightly, it will keep in the freezer for several months.

Apple Cake FAQs

What You’ll Need for This Quick and Easy Apple Cake

For the Batter:

• 130 g butter, softened and cubed (plus extra for greasing)
• 120 g granulated sugar
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 3 medium eggs, room temperature
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 2 level tsp baking powder
• 30 g milk

For the Topping & Finish:

• 3–4 apples, peeled and cored
• 1 tbsp apricot jam
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Note: You’ll find the exact measurements and step-by-step instructions further down in the recipe card.

How to Make This Apple Cake

Instructions:

First, peel, core, and quarter the apples. Make small fan-like slits across the top of each quarter.

Next, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) convection.

Line a springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.

For the batter, add the room-temperature butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and eggs to the mixing bowl and mix for 1 min / Speed 5.

Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Next, add the flour, baking powder, and milk, then mix for 3 min / Speed 4.5.

Pour the batter into your prepared springform pan and arrange the apples right on top.

Bake on the lower rack for about 25 minutes.

Brush the warm cake with warm apricot jam.

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, if you like.

Enjoy!

Note: You’ll find the exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions further down in the recipe card.

The listed prep and bake times are averages.

And with that, I hope you have so much fun baking—enjoy every single bite!

If you loved this quick and easy apple cake recipe, you might also like my recipe for delicious crispy waffles! 🙂

Happy baking,
Christoph

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