My Cozy Cinnamon Apple Cake (Print Version)

The easiest, coziest cinnamon apple cake recipe! A warm, personal recipe perfect for crisp autumn days, full of tender apples and warm spices. Feels like a hug.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup milk

→ The Apple & Spice Mix

09 - 2 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and chopped
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ For the Topping (Optional but Recommended!)

11 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a small bowl, toss your chopped apples with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon until they're all nicely coated. Set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisking helps to aerate the flour and combine everything evenly without needing a sifter.
03 - In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
04 - Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until the flour is just barely combined—do not overmix!
06 - Gently fold the cinnamon-coated apples into the batter with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. In a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the batter. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Don't skip letting your butter and eggs come to room temperature! It really does create a much better cake texture.
02 - Store this cake tightly covered at room temperature. The fridge will dry it out, which is just a tragedy.
03 - I've successfully swapped the apples for firm pears, and it was absolutely delicious.
04 - A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream is the perfect way to serve a warm slice.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 9-inch round cake pan
02 - Mixing bowls
03 - Whisk
04 - Electric mixer (stand or hand)
05 - Rubber spatula

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 320 kcal
Total Fat: 14g
Total Carbohydrate: 45g
Protein: 4g

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