Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe in a clean format

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in chopped apples.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Would you like a glaze or icing to go with it?