Spiced Apple and Walnut Loaf Cake

Step by step

Method

1. 01

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan.

2. 02

   In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted cake flour, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

3. 03

   In a separate medium bowl, combine the canola oil, milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.

4. 04

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.

5. 05

   Gently fold in the grated apple and chopped walnut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. 06

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

7. 07

   Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, you can tent it loosely with aluminum foil.

8. 08

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.