This simple Apple Pound Cake is dense, full of that buttery flavor synonymous with pound cakes, loaded with fresh apples that keep it moist and covered in an incredible glaze that slices perfect, every time.
Apple Pound Cake is an easy recipe that is so beautiful, everyone will feel like you poured your heart and soul into it, even if it only takes 15 minutes!
You can use a classic loaf pan like I did, or take it up a notch by using this beautiful apple loaf pan. Either way, serve it on a platter and coat it with glaze for a simple yet stunning presentation.
Are you loving the fall flavor of apple everything as much as we are? You need to check out my detailed Apple Baking Guide– it’s full of tips, tricks and the BEST apple treats!
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Why You’ll Love this Apple Pound Cake
Fun fact: it is called Pound Cake because it is traditional made with a pound each of four key ingredients: flour, butter, eggs and sugar. I love pound cakes for their rich flavor, simplicity and the fact that they are suitable for so many occasions!
In fact, if you love pound cake as much as I do, be sure to check out my ultimate pound cake guide– you’ll learn everything you need to know!
For this recipe, I incorporated apples for a little fall flavor and to use our apple picking bounty. It makes a thick, dense slice we’ve all come to love with the most delicious crumbs.
Apples not only add fall flavor, but they make this pound cake incredibly moist.
Ingredients
No cake mix necessary for this easy Apple Pound Cake recipe – it’s foolproof and made of staple ingredients including flour, butter, eggs, sugar, milk, apples, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Butter – softened
- White sugar
- Cinnamon
- Eggs
- All Purpose flour
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Apples – peeled and chopped
How to Make this Pound Cake
- Grease 1 lb loaf pan and preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until light in color {about 3 minutes}. Gradually incorporate sugar and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time on low.
- Alternate adding flour and milk until smooth. Add vanilla.
- Fold in apples.
- Pour into loaf pan and fill 3/4 high to compensate for rise. Bake one hour five minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optional: Top with glaze.
Variations
Add a teaspoon of these homemade Mulling Spices (ground) to give your apple pound cake even more warm and cozy fall flavor!
The glaze on this Apple Pound Cake hardens just enough for the perfect slice, but unlike so many other glazes, isn’t dry, but delectable. If you want to mix it up, you can use a cream cheese glaze, apple pie glaze or a caramel glaze.
How to Store Pound Cake:
Store covered at room temperature – an upside down bowl will do, for up to 5 days. Once you cut pound cake, moisture begins to escape. Use plastic wrap to cover the exposed slice. Sliced pound cake keeps for 3-4 days.
Tips for Making the Best Apple Pound Cake:
- Bring ingredients to room temperature for the perfect crumb.
- Use full-fat ingredients {no margarine}.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean and the crust is golden brown.
I hope you enjoy this easy Apple Pound Cake as well! If you make it, don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating in the comments! You can also share photos.
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You’ll Also Love these Easy Pound Cake Recipes:
- Pumpkin Pound Cake
- Classic Pound Cake
- Lemon Pound Cake
- Orange Pound Cake
- Cinnamon Pound Cake
- Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
- Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Salted Caramel
More Easy Apple Recipes
Apple Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 apples peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Grease 1 lb loaf pan and preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until light in color {about 3 minutes}. Gradually incorporate sugar and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time on low.
- Alternate adding flour and milk until smooth. Add vanilla.
- Fold in apples.
- Pour into loaf pan and fill 3/4 high to compensate for rise. Bake one hour five minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optional: Top with glaze.
Made this apple pound cake with the glaze last night. It came out amazing. Definitely a keeper!!!!!
Thanks, Steph! So glad you enjoyed it!
I want to make ALL your pound cake recipes! I love pound cake of all kinds, especially interested today in the apple version. Can you tell me if it can successfully be made gluten free?
Hi there!
I’ve never made these recipes with gluten free flour, but I’d love to try! Please let me know your experience if you decide to give it a go so I can share with readers. Thanks so much for reading along!
Julie
Added all the batter (a little more than 3/4) it made a pretty big loaf! I needed to bake it for an extra half hour but it was delicious, thank you!! I had sweeter apples so I chopped them up fine and let them sit in a little lemon juice before folding them in. New family favorite! Probably can try with peaches for summer!
So glad you enjoyed them! I love that idea and can’t wait to test it!
This cake (recipe doubled) filled an eighteen cup tube cake pan to within ½-¾ full. It is currently in the oven which I think will take at least one and half hours or more to bake. The batter tasted wonderful and if it tastes as good when baked, it should be a winner. The recipe shows amounts for tripling, I can’t imagine the size pan needed to bake that large of a cake or the amount of time needed to bake through. Thank you for recipe and the upsizing amounts.
I have the adjustable scale for all my recipes, but yes, sometimes it doesn’t apply. Though it’s so good I’d like triple! Enjoy!
My family and I love pound cake but we have several who are allergic to gluten so I was thrilled to see the moment regarding this cake being delicious using gluten free flour! I will make it today!
Is that 300 degrees C or F? I assume C, otherwise the baking time would be much much longer.
Fahrenheit – it bakes to perfection. Enjoy.
I made this cake and it didn’t cook all the way through. I had to leave in almost a half hour longer and it got dry around the edges but the middle was still under done. I put it on the second rack from the bottom as all cakes. Was this incorrect? Also what apples work best. I used gala.
Hi Maria! I’m happy to help you troubleshoot. What size pan did you use? Do you have a gas or electric oven? Does your oven typically bake slower?
Made this for hubby’s birthday…..he ❤️ Pound Cake. I used gluten free 1 to 1 flour & it is DELICIOUS & moist. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes?
Thank you for sharing and for letting me know you can make it gluten free! I truly appreciate it and am glad you loved it!
Have you tried with margarine for butter and water for milk? I have a son that has allergies to milk(like a peanut allergy, his throat closes shut). I know it would not be as moist .
I haven’t tested it but I believe it would work!
hi can i make with brown sugar instead of granulated sugar? thx 😉
I haven’t tested it, but I would do so, just not packing the sugar. Enjoy!
Is this enough batter for a bundt pan? Or does the recipe need to be doubled?
You need to double got a bundt – don’t fill all the way as it will rise. Enjoy!
could this recipe be modified for a layer cake for a fall wedding
I am honestly not sure. I haven’t tested it in a cake pan.
Shouldn’t there be a leavening agent? Like baking powder. Or baking soda.
Eggs are the sole leavening agent for pound cake. Enjoy!
This looks delicious Im baking it right now hope it tastes good!?
I look forward to hearing what you think!
This looks absolutely amazing!! I love pound cakes & that frosting…mmm!! Thank you!
This looks incredibly delicious!
I love anything made with apple this time of year. This recipe is a winner. The perfect fall treat!! Yum!!
xo Michael
We love pound cake – and an apple version is just what we were looking for. THANK YOU!
This looks so good! The glaze appeals to me so much vs a thick frosting!
This looks delectable! So soft and moist looking. I’ve always love baking with apples and this is one I’ll have to try 🙂
Beautiful photos too!