Apple Cinnamon Cake
A moist, fragrant cake packed with fresh apples and warm spices that fills your home with the comforting scent of autumn.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- •1/3 cup orange juice (80ml)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the vegetable oil, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the thick batter.
- 6
Spread the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- For a deeper flavor, toss the diced apples with a tablespoon of brown sugar and an extra pinch of cinnamon before folding them into the batter.
- This cake stays moist for up to three days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- If you prefer a crunch, sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse sugar over the top of the batter right before putting it in the oven.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake features a golden-brown crust, a tender, spice-infused crumb, and soft, juicy apple pockets that taste perfectly balanced between sweet and tart.