This Apple Loaf Cake is soft and moist, with juicy apples and sweet raisins in every slice. It's the kind of cake that feels right for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a cozy dessert.
I love this apple loaf cake because it's straightforward to make yet always feels special. The yogurt in the batter keeps it moist, while the apples and raisins bring just the right balance of sweetness. It's the kind of recipe you can bake on a quiet afternoon and enjoy for breakfast the next morning with coffee or tea.
It's also a versatile loaf, you can enjoy it plain, dusted with a little powdered sugar, or even warmed slightly with a pat of butter. Unlike fussier desserts, this one feels approachable, and it's easy enough that you can make it part of your weekly routine.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: This recipe is super simple and doesn't need any special tools. With just a few easy steps and common kitchen items, you can bake a delicious loaf cake that looks and tastes like it came from a bakery.
- Keeps Well: This cake stays moist and tasty for several days, making it perfect for having a homemade treat on hand. It also freezes well, so you can make it ahead of time and enjoy it anytime.
🧾Apple Loaf Cake Ingredients
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Eggs, Sugar & Vanilla: I whisk these together until fluffy because it gives the loaf a light, cake-like base that I really enjoy.
- Vegetable Oil & Yogurt: This pairing is my go-to, the oil keeps the loaf moist, and the yogurt adds a soft, almost creamy texture.
- Flour, Baking Powder & Salt: The basics for structure, but balanced so the crumb stays soft instead of heavy.
- Apples & Raisins: I love how the apples bake into tender bites and the raisins add little bursts of sweetness in every slice.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Apple Loaf Cake
You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer, then whisk in oil and yogurt until smooth.
2. Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
3. Mix in the raisins, pour into a buttered and floured loaf pan, and press apple slices gently into the top.
4. Bake apple loaf cake at 350°F (180°C) for 40-50 minutes, cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a rack, slice, and serve.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Coat the Raisins: I sometimes toss the raisins lightly in flour so they don't all sink to the bottom.
Cool Before Slicing: Cutting too early can make the texture gummy, waiting gives you neat, clean slices.
Storage: I wrap leftovers apple loaf cake in parchment and foil, then keep them on the counter. The loaf stays moist for 3 days.
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Recipe
Apple Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs - Room temperature
- 200 g Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 50 ml Vegetable Oil
- 125 g Yogurt
- 300 g Flour
- 8 g Baking Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 50 g Raisins
- 2 Apples - Sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), then grease a loaf pan with butter and dust it lightly with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
- Pour in the vegetable oil and whisk until it blends smoothly into the mixture.
- Add the yogurt and mix well until fully combined and creamy.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the raisins, making sure they are evenly spread throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Thinly slice the apples and press a third of each slice gently into the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring it carefully to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, slice the loaf and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
This apple loaf cake is a slice of heaven. It's so soft and fluffy, and the apples add a delightful tartness. My family devoured it!