Warm Apple Cake with Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream
Indulge in the ultimate autumn dessert with this Warm Apple Cake with Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream. Featuring tender bites of juicy apples folded into a spiced cake batter, this homemade treat captures the comforting flavors of fall in every bite. The warm, fluffy cake is perfectly balanced by the creamy vanilla ice cream infused with sweet honey and a swirl of fragrant cinnamon. With just the right amount of sweetness and spice, this dessert is perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Ready in just over an hour and serving eight, it’s an irresistible combination of classic flavors that will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly. Serve it warm and let the ice cream slowly melt into a luscious, spiced topping—pure comfort food perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for ice cream swirl)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for ice cream swirl)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the cake dense.
Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the cinnamon swirl ice cream: Place the vanilla ice cream in a large mixing bowl and let it soften slightly. Stir in the ground cinnamon and honey to create a swirl effect. Place the ice cream back into the freezer to firm up until ready to serve.
Once the cake has finished baking, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool slightly. The cake is best served warm.
Slice the warm apple cake and serve with a generous scoop of cinnamon swirl ice cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.9 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.4 g | 652% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 996 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 2477 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 688.9 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 458.5 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1041 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2210 mg | 47% | |
*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.
