This delightful Apple Cinnamon Cake combines the warm flavors of cinnamon with the sweetness of fresh apples. It’s perfect for a cozy gathering or as a comforting dessert with a cup of tea.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- For the Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nuts (if using).
- Layer Cake and Topping: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle half of the topping mixture over it. Add the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the topping mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!