Cinnamon apple cake is a delightful dessert that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and the sweet, juicy taste of apples. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans), optional
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until 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, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Evenly spread the apple filling over the batter. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it carefully to cover the apples.
- Add Topping (Optional): Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top of the batter if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, cut the cinnamon apple cake into squares and enjoy!
Feel free to serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Enjoy!
