Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake
Warm, fragrant, and comforting, this easy cinnamon apple cake is the perfect fall treat. Bursting with juicy apples and warm spices, each slice feels like a cozy hug. Whether for gatherings or a quiet night in, this cake invites you to indulge in its deliciousness. Simple to prepare yet impressively flavorful, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups apples (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp cinnamon (freshly ground)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture; mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until just mixed; fold in apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in walnuts or raisins. Substitute honey for sugar for a unique flavor twist. To keep the cake fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.