Here’s a delicious Cinnamon Apple Cake recipe with step-by-step instructions—soft, moist, and full of warm cinnamon-apple flavor. 🍎🍰
Cinnamon Apple Cake (Step-by-Step)
🥘 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 2–3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
For the Cinnamon Topping (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Equipment
- 9×9-inch baking pan or similar
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Knife
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×9-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg (if using)
- Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
Step 5: Fold in Apples
- Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Add Cinnamon Topping (Optional)
- Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter before baking.
Step 7: Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Tips
- For extra flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
- Add ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for crunch.
- This cake keeps well at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days.