Apple Cinnamon Cake
A moist, tender cake packed with fresh apple chunks and a warm, aromatic cinnamon sugar swirl.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- •1/2 cup apple juice or soy milk (120ml)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- •1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar for topping
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, vegetable oil, apple 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 using a spatula.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top evenly with cinnamon sugar.
- 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- For a deeper flavor, use a mix of Granny Smith apples for tartness and Honeycrisp apples for sweetness.
- This cake stays moist for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- If you prefer a nuttier texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans with the apples.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake should have a golden-brown, slightly crunchy top, a moist and tender crumb, and a comforting aroma of spiced apples.