Introduction
There’s something magical about apple cake — the sweet aroma of cinnamon and apples filling your kitchen, the golden crust that crackles slightly when you cut in, and that perfect balance of tender crumb and juicy fruit. Whether you love a classic spiced loaf, a caramel-drizzled bundt, or a crumbly coffee cake, this collection of 24 apple cake recipes will fill your home with cozy comfort all season long.
1. Classic Apple Cinnamon Cake
A cozy and timeless favorite that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs.
- Mix in dry ingredients and fold in apples.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It: Sprinkle powdered sugar and serve warm.
2. Caramel Apple Bundt Cake
Sweet, rich, and loaded with caramel apple goodness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.
- Stir in apples.
- Bake 50 minutes in bundt pan.
- Drizzle caramel when cool.
How to Serve It: Add extra caramel drizzle on each slice.
3. Apple Crumb Coffee Cake
Tender apples meet a crunchy, buttery crumb layer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups apples
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Mix cake batter.
- Combine crumb topping with butter, sugar, flour.
- Pour batter in pan, add crumbs.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Best warm with coffee.
4. Maple Apple Cake
Maple syrup gives this cake deep fall flavor.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups chopped apples
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, and syrup.
- Add eggs and flour.
- Stir in apples.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Glaze with maple icing.
5. Apple Walnut Cake
Crunchy, nutty, and full of warm spice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
- ½ cup walnuts
Instructions
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Stir in apples and nuts.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Serve with honey or caramel drizzle.
6. Apple Oatmeal Cake
Perfect balance of fruit and hearty oats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Mix all wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in apples.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Add a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream.
7. Spiced Apple Loaf Cake
Soft and aromatic with a hint of nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups grated apples
Instructions
- Combine butter, sugar, eggs.
- Mix dry ingredients, combine all.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Slice thick and spread butter.
8. Apple Ricotta Cake
Moist and airy with creamy ricotta texture.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 apples
Instructions
- Beat eggs, sugar, and ricotta.
- Add flour, mix well.
- Fold in sliced apples.
- Bake 35–40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Dust with powdered sugar.
9. Apple Pecan Cake
Nutty and soft with brown sugar sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
- ½ cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix ingredients in order.
- Bake 40–45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Add warm caramel sauce.
10. Apple Almond Cake
A buttery almond finish with juicy apple bites.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup ground almonds
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups chopped apples
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, flour, almonds.
- Fold in apples.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
11. Apple Yogurt Cake
Delicate and moist with a tangy twist.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Add dry mix and apples.
- Bake 35–40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Top with cinnamon sugar.
12. Apple Sour Cream Cake
Sour cream makes it extra soft and rich.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups chopped apples
Instructions
- Combine wet ingredients.
- Stir in dry ingredients and apples.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Serve chilled or warm.
13. Apple Crumble Cake
The best of cake and crumble in one bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Mix base, top with crumb mixture.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Add vanilla ice cream.
14. Apple Honey Cake
Sweetened naturally with honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Drizzle warm honey before serving.
15. Apple Spice Sheet Cake
Soft and aromatic — perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Mix ingredients.
- Bake in 9×13 pan at 350°F for 35 minutes.
How to Serve It: Add cream cheese frosting.
16. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cake
A mix of creamy cheesecake and spiced apple cake.
Ingredients
- Cake base: 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs
- Cheesecake layer: 8 oz cream cheese, 1 egg, ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Pour half cake batter, add cheesecake mix, top with rest.
- Bake 55 minutes at 325°F.
How to Serve It: Chill and drizzle caramel.
17. Apple Butter Cake
Deep apple flavor with smooth apple butter texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
Instructions
- Mix ingredients and pour into pan.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Add cinnamon glaze.
18. Apple Fritter Cake
All the flavor of a bakery fritter, no frying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups apples
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Mix batter and fold in apples.
- Bake 35 minutes.
- Glaze warm cake.
How to Serve It: Serve slightly warm.
19. Apple Chai Cake
Spiced with cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp chai spice blend
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Dust lightly with cinnamon.
20. Apple Date Cake
Naturally sweet and full of texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup dates, chopped
- 2 cups apples
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Great with black tea.
21. Apple Carrot Cake
A fruity twist on classic carrot cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup grated apple
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Mix dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Combine, bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Add cream cheese frosting.
22. Apple Ginger Cake
Bright, spiced flavor from ginger and apples.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Mix ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It: Garnish with candied ginger.
23. Apple Cranberry Cake
Tart cranberries add a festive twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups apples
- ½ cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix batter, fold in fruit.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It: Dust with powdered sugar.
24. Apple Brown Sugar Cake
Rich and sticky with caramelized sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes.
- Brush with brown sugar glaze.
How to Serve It: Serve with ice cream or cream.
Conclusion
Apple cakes are pure comfort — simple ingredients, warm flavors, and endless possibilities. Whether you bake one for a family dinner, brunch, or cozy weekend treat, every recipe here brings that homemade warmth you’ll want to share (and make again). So preheat your oven, grab those apples, and bake your way into the sweetest season of all. 🍏
