The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Prepare a springform pan with butter or cooking spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, place your butter and sugar.

Step 5

In another bowl, using a handheld mixer, on medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add eggs and vanilla.

Step 7

Scrape sides of bowl with a spatula.

Step 8

Add in flour mixture and blend on low speed until combined.

Step 9

Fold in apples, raisins and nuts. Pour batter into your prepared pan.

Step 10

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow cake to cool completely.

Step 12

Use a knife to loosen cake from the outside of your springform pan.

Step 13

Serve cake warmed and sliced with a scoop of ice cream and some caramel sauce. !

Step 14

This cake can easily be reheated at 325 degrees for 7-9 minutes or in your microwave. Enjoy