Easy Apple Cake

Dessert

• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Prep Time:  15 mins
• Bake Time: 45-50 mins
• Yield: 6-8 servings

Equipment

• 8 or 9" Springform Pan
• 13x9 Baking Dish
• Serving & Table Accessories

Ingredients

• ½ Tbsp  softened  BUTTER
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tsp butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

1. Butter the bottom of the pan. Cut a parchment round and place in the bottom of the pan. Coat the parchment and sides of the pan.  Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, eggs, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Whisk in the flour until just combined.
4. With a rubber spatula fold the apples into the batter until evenly coated
5. Bake until lightly brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

💜 Tara's Tips

• When Cake is cool dust ligtly with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.