Chunky Apple Cinnamon Cake with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, autumnal flavors of this Chunky Apple Cinnamon Cake with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, a dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious. Bursting with chunks of fresh apples, aromatic cinnamon, and a perfectly moist crumb, this homemade cake is the ultimate treat for cozy gatherings or holiday baking. The creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting provides the perfect complement to the sweet and spiced base, elevating every bite into a decadent experience. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this show-stopping apple cake is ideal for both seasoned bakers and beginners. Serve it at your next celebration or enjoy it as an indulgent afternoon snack—either way, this irresistible apple cinnamon dessert is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract gradually, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your Chunky Apple Cinnamon Cake with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*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.
