Description
Homemade cinnamon apple cake delivers pure comfort with sweet orchard flavors and warm spices. Rustic charm meets delightful dessert, promising a slice of pure happiness that connects family and tradition in one delectable moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups chopped apples (peeled, approximately 2 medium apples)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Sweeteners and Fats:
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9-inch round baking pan with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until uniformly combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter-sugar blend, using low-speed mixing to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cake texture.
- Carefully integrate chopped apples and walnuts into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Gently remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice into wedges and serve, optionally accompanying with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent touch.
Notes
- Gathering ingredients beforehand ensures smooth cake preparation and reduces kitchen stress.
- Softening butter at room temperature helps create a light, airy cake texture with perfect consistency.
- Chopping apples into uniform small pieces guarantees even distribution and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Using dark brown sugar adds deeper caramel undertones that complement the cinnamon and apple beautifully.
- Checking cake doneness with a toothpick prevents potential overbaking and maintains moisture in the final product.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg