Cinnamon apple cake is a delicious dessert that combines the warm and comforting flavors of cinnamon and apples in a moist and sweet cake. Here’s a simple recipe for making a cinnamon apple cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) square baking pan or a similar-sized cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake tough.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and applesauce into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, you can optionally dust it with powdered sugar or serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Enjoy your homemade cinnamon apple cake! It’s perfect for a cozy fall dessert or anytime you want a delightful combination of cinnamon and apple flavors.
