Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delicious Cinnamon Apple Cake. Moist and tender, this cake is loaded with chunks of fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
For Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Combine and fold: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
- Spread batter: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Add topping: Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
