Apple Cake with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of this Apple Cake with Cinnamon Sugar Topping—a dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced cake with bursts of juicy apples in every bite. This easy-to-make treat is crowned with a sweet, aromatic cinnamon-sugar crust that adds a satisfying crunch and a hint of warmth. Perfect for fall gatherings or an anytime dessert, it’s made with everyday ingredients like diced apples, brown sugar, and vanilla, and comes together in under an hour. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it on its own for a delightful tea-time snack. Each slice is filled with the irresistible essence of apples and spice, making it a family favorite you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold the diced apples into the batter gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon with the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar for the topping.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2325 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 600.0 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 388.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
