Description
This delightful apple cinnamon cake brings together tender apples and aromatic spices, creating a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it warm or cold—it’s a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the chopped apples into the wet mixture, then gently fold this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts or raisins into the batter.
- Use fresh apples for optimal flavor; avoid frozen or canned varieties.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg