Apple Pound Cake

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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You’ll Also Love these Easy Pound Cake Recipes:

• Pumpkin Pound Cake
• Classic Pound Cake
• Lemon Pound Cake
• Cinnamon Pound Cake
• Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
• Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Salted Caramel

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.

If You Like Apple Everything, You’ll Love these Apple Recipes

• Baked Apple Slices
• An Old Fashioned (with Apple Butter!)
• Easy Spiced Apple Ice Cream {3 Ingredient Apple Butter Ice Cream}

You Can Learn How to Make Apple Pound Cake by Watching the Video in this Post!

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Apple Pound Cake

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.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword apple, brunch, breads, sweet breads, cakes, easy recipe, fall, gift, pound cake, thanksgiving

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings 10

Author Julie Blanner

Ingredients

• 1 c butter softened
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 2 c flour
• 3/4 c milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 apples peeled and chopped

Instructions

1. Grease 1 lb loaf pan and preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until light in color {about 3 minutes}. Gradually incorporate sugar and cinnamon until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time on low.
4. Alternate adding flour and milk until smooth. Add vanilla.
5. Fold in apples.
6. 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.

7. Optional: Top with glaze.

Recipe Notes

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.

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.