Description
Homemade Cinnamon Apple Cake whisks classic flavors into a comforting dessert that celebrates autumn’s warmth. Fragrant spices and tender apples merge in a delightful slice that welcomes friends and family around your table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking vessel with a light butter coating and dusting of flour.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and gains a fluffy, aerated texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Gently fold chopped apples and crushed walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it smoothly and ensuring an even surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown surface and checking with a toothpick for complete doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving, enabling the structure to set properly.
Notes
- Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the cake.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better texture and balanced sweetness in the cake.
- Dust cake with powdered sugar instead of frosting for a lighter, less calories option that keeps the dessert’s rustic charm.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend to maintain moisture and tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 158 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg