Irresistible Cinnamon Apple Cake
This cinnamon apple cake is soft, moist, and bursting with autumn flavors, making it the perfect cozy fall dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[“Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.”, ‘Use firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.’, ‘Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smooth batter.’, ‘Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra seasonal flair.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: cinnamon apple cake, fall dessert, apple recipe, cozy baking, autumn flavors