Description
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake is a moist, flavorful cake that is infused with the sweetness of apples and the warm, spicy kick of cinnamon. The cake’s tender texture is complemented by a crunchy topping made from brown sugar and cinnamon, which creates a delightful contrast with the soft, moist interior. The combination of applesauce and diced apples gives the cake a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, while the cinnamon-sugar topping adds a touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Baking powder – 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – a pinch
- Unsalted butter – ½ cup, softened
- Granulated sugar – 1 cup
- Large eggs – 2
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Applesauce – ¾ cup
- Medium-sized apples – 2, peeled and diced
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup
- Ground cinnamon – 2 teaspoons (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with applesauce. Fold in the diced apples.
- Prepare topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
This cake is best enjoyed slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties for a twist in flavor—Honeycrisp and Granny Smith are personal favorites! If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out—leave a comment or tag me in your delicious creations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake