Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Cake that captures the essence of fall with sweet apples and cozy cinnamon. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 3 cups of peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
- Optional: 1 cup of chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in the chopped apples and optional nuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg