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Cinnamon apple cake is a delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and tender chunks of apples in a moist and delicious cake. Here’s a recipe to make a homemade 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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a separate mixing bowl, using an electric mixer or by hand, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined after each addition, being careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in Apples:
- Gently fold in the diced apples into the cake batter.
7. Pour into Pan:
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
8. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter.
9. Bake:
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cinnamon apple cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and Enjoy:
- Once the cake has cooled, slice it into squares or wedges and serve.
This cinnamon apple cake is perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea. Its warm and comforting flavors make it a wonderful choice for fall or any time of the year. Enjoy!
