Pound Cake With Apples

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist pound cake infused with tender apples and subtle lemon flavor, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a delightful dessert for apple lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 6 apples
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and core apples, cut into quarters, and make several lengthwise incisions into the back of each quarter.
  3. Sprinkle the sugar on top of the apples and set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in lemon extract.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  10. Arrange the prepared apples on top of the batter.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 98.4g 36% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 38.4g 77% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2804.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 317.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 22.7mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1640.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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