Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Irresistibly Moist Cinnamon Apple Cake. Bursting with juicy apple chunks and enveloped in a rich, buttery batter, this cake is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and topped with a sweet streusel crumble. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it as a delightful afternoon snack with a cup of tea!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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 or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix until crumbly. If desired, stir in the chopped nuts.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the apple batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your homemade Cinnamon Apple Cake!