A moist and flavorful cake bursting with the natural sweetness of apples and warm spices.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Greasing the pan ensures the cake doesn't stick and comes out easily.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, oil, eggs, and grated apples. Mix well using a wooden spoon.
Grating the apples helps distribute their flavor and moisture evenly throughout the cake.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
Sifting the dry ingredients ensures they are well combined and free of lumps.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Use a spatula to ensure the batter is evenly distributed for uniform baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check the cake a few minutes before the timer ends to avoid overbaking.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling the cake helps it set and makes it easier to slice.
Slice and serve the cake as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Adding a topping like whipped cream enhances the presentation and flavor.