Pioneer Apple Cake

Pioneer Apple Cake recipe

A light, fluffy apple loaf with a warm brown sugar glaze.

Ingredients — Loaf

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup diced apples, boiled until soft and slightly clear, then well drained
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (total)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix all the loaf ingredients well in a bowl and pour into a loaf pan.
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out, slice, and enjoy.

Brown Sugar Glaze

A warm glaze that melts into the loaf.

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Glaze Instructions

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nutmeg. Pour over the warm loaf right after it comes out of the oven. Let it soak in and form a glossy, flavorful top.

A Tea-Time Pairing

Enjoy this cake with Mandy’s Chai and Lady Grey tea blend, or explore more home cooking recipes.