Air Fryer Apple Cake

Air Fryer Apple Cake is a cozy dessert that combines tender apples, warm spices, and a soft, moist cake—baked right in your air fryer. It’s perfect for fall, but delicious all year round, with a quick cook time and minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Air Fryer Apple Cake

1. Prepare apples – Peel, core, and dice apples into small cubes.
2. Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, beat eggs with both sugars until creamy. Stir in melted butter and vanilla.
4. Combine – Fold dry mixture into wet, then gently fold in diced apples.
5. Prepare pan – Grease a 7-inch round cake pan (that fits your air fryer basket). Pour batter evenly into the pan.
6. Air fry – Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Bake cake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool & serve – Let cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

You Must Know

• Avoid overfilling your pan—the cake will rise.
• Different air fryers vary slightly, so check for doneness early.
• Using parchment paper helps release the cake easily.

Topping Variations

• Powdered Sugar Dusting – Light, simple, and elegant.
• Caramel Drizzle – For extra indulgence, drizzle warm caramel over the cake.
• Cream Cheese Glaze – Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a little milk for a tangy topping.
• Nutty Crunch – Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the batter before baking.

Make It a Meal

Serve this apple cake warm with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
• Fresh whipped cream and coffee for brunch.
• A side of yogurt for a cozy breakfast treat.

Pro Tips

• Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance, or Honeycrisp for sweetness.
• Don’t overmix the batter—stir until just combined for a soft crumb.
• To make it healthier, replace half the butter with applesauce.
• For a more spiced flavor, add a pinch of allspice or cardamom.

Recipe FAQs

Q: Can I use other fruits?
Yes! Pears or peaches work beautifully in the same recipe.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
Keep cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Q: Can I freeze Air Fryer Apple Cake?
Absolutely. Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.

Q: Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
Yes, preheating helps the cake cook evenly.

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Air Fryer Apple Cake

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This air fryer apple cake is lightly spiced with cinnamon and studded with chunks of apple, giving in a soft, moist sponge with a golden top, sweetened with a drizzle of honey.

• Author: Isabel
• Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 8
• Category: cakes and bakes
• Cuisine: British

Ingredients

• 100 g (3.5 oz) white caster sugar superfine sugar
• 75 g (2.6 oz) salted butter room temperature
• 2 medium free-range eggs
• 100 g (3.5 oz) self-raising white flour self rising flour sieved
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) cinnamon
• 1 large green eating apple peeled and cubed
• 2 tbsp runny honey

Instructions

1. Grease your tin and line the base with greaseproof paper.
2. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and whisk together until creamy.
3. Slowly add the beaten eggs while mixing.
4. Add the flour and cinnamon and fold through.
5. Fold in the chopped apples.
6. Spoon the batter into the tin and level off.
7. Cover the top of the tin with foil.
8. Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mine defaults to 200C for 4 minutes.
9. Place the cake tin in the air fryer basket, set it to 150C and bake for 60 minutes, removing the foil top for the final 10 minutes.
10. Skewer the top, mix the 2 tbsp honey with 1 tsp freshly boiled water and spoon all over the cake.
11. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Cut into wedges with a sharp knife to serve. Drizzle on some extra honey, if you like.