Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using).
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Enjoy your moist and delicious cinnamon apple cake!
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