Description
This deliciously moist cinnamon apple cake combines the sweetness of apples with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter with both sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your cinnamon apple cake!
Notes
You can dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg