Apple Cinnamon Cake
A moist, fragrant, and comforting cake packed with fresh apples and warm cinnamon that fills your home with the perfect autumn aroma.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •3 large apples, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- •1/2 cup orange juice (120ml)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 until well combined.
- 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
Pour the batter into the prepared 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
- Use a mix of tart apples like Granny Smith and sweet apples like Gala for a more complex flavor profile.
- This cake stays moist for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a professional finish, dust the cooled cake with a light coating of powdered sugar before serving.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake should have a golden-brown crust, a tender and moist crumb, and a delightful spicy-sweet aroma of baked apples and cinnamon.