Here’s a warm, cozy, and moist Apple Cinnamon Cake recipe — perfect for fall, but honestly amazing all year round. It’s simple to make and fills your kitchen with the best kind of aroma.
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Cake
🕒 Total Time: ~1 hour
🍽️ Serves: 8–10
📝 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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2 cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium apples — Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
Optional Topping (Crumb or Cinnamon Sugar):
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Crumb Topping:
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp flour
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
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OR Simple Cinnamon Sugar:
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2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep the Oven and Pan:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour an 8-inch square or round baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Make the Batter:
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In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
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Stir in sour cream or yogurt.
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Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chopped apples.
4. Assemble and Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Add crumb topping or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if using.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool and Serve:
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Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Serve warm or at room temperature — plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle of caramel!
🍏 Tips & Variations:
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Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
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Mix in 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries for a twist.
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For a loaf version, bake in a loaf pan for 50–55 minutes.