Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe

Here’s a moist and flavorful Cinnamon Apple Cake recipe — perfect for fall or any time you’re craving a cozy dessert:

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🍎 Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• 2 cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium apples — Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp cold butter, cubed

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.

4. Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 2 batches, alternating with sour cream. Stir until just combined. Fold in apples (and nuts/raisins if using).

5. Spread batter into prepared pan.

6. Make topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.

7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

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🍰 Serving Tips:

• Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

• Keeps well for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge (covered).

Would you like a gluten-free or vegan version too?