Cinnamon Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the sweet and tart flavors of apples. Here’s a basic recipe for a moist and flavorful Cinnamon Apple Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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 unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored) – Use a variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a good balance of sweetness and tartness.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan or a similar-sized cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, if desired.
Slice and serve your Cinnamon Apple Cake as a delicious dessert or enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful snack.
