Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake Recipe
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3–4 medium apples)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the batter)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the batter)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or a standard bundt pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Gently fold the diced apples into the thick batter using a spatula. Ensure the apple pieces are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the top of the batter.
- Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. This helps the structure set and makes it easier to serve.