A cinnamon apple cake is a delightful dessert that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and tender apple pieces in a moist, fluffy cake. Here’s a simple recipe to make a delicious 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
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Gala)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 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 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set this dry ingredient mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, you can slice it and enjoy your homemade cinnamon apple cake.
This cinnamon apple cake is perfect for any time of year, but it’s especially comforting during the fall and winter months when apples are in season. Serve it as a dessert, snack, or even for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea.
