Cinnamon Apple Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon with the sweetness of apples. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a similar sized baking dish.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and sour cream: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping over the batter.
- Bake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve either warm or at room temperature. Optionally, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Apple Cake! It’s perfect for any occasion, especially when you want to savor the flavors of cinnamon and apples in a comforting dessert.