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Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe

Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe
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A moist and flavorful Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a sweet crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, this recipe balances sweetness with comforting spices and tender apple chunks.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced

For the Topping

  • 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal. Gather all ingredients to have them ready.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. This helps ensure a light and fluffy cake texture.
  3. Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine and Fold: Alternately add the dry mixture and the whole milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the diced apples carefully with a spatula to distribute evenly without breaking them up.
  5. Add the Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter for a sweet and crunchy topping.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to prevent mushy cake texture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender and soft.
  • Let the cake cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper to make removal easier and prevent sticking.
  • Adjust sugar amount to taste; reducing it to 1/2 cup works well for a less sweet version.
  • For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix.
  • For a vegan version, substitute with plant-based butter, flax eggs, and almond milk.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 7 days. Freeze slices up to 2 months.

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