Description
Cinnamon Apple Cake is a heartwarming dessert that envelops your home in the comforting aroma of baked apples and warm spices. This moist, tender cake features chunks of juicy apples and a delightful hint of cinnamon, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or as a simple indulgence on a quiet afternoon, this cake promises to evoke fond memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or raisins into the batter. - You can substitute regular flour with whole wheat or almond flour for a different flavor profile.