Apple Cinnamon Cake
A moist, tender cake packed with spiced apples that fills your home with the warm, comforting scent of autumn.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup whole milk
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- •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, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- 6
Fold in half of the sliced apples into the batter and pour into the prepared pan.
- 7
Arrange the remaining apple slices on top of the batter in a decorative pattern.
- 8
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra texture, sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse sugar over the apples before baking to create a crunchy crust.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- You can substitute the Granny Smith apples with Honeycrisp or Fuji for a sweeter, softer bite.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake should have a golden-brown top, a soft and moist crumb, and a fragrant, spiced apple aroma that tastes perfectly balanced between sweet and warm.