Description
This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is a quick and delicious treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring warm cinnamon and fresh diced Granny Smith apples, this moist cake combines simple pantry ingredients to create a comforting dessert that can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Produce
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the peeled and diced Granny Smith apples into the batter to distribute them evenly.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 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 it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart, crisp flavor that balances the cinnamon’s sweetness.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- To enhance the aroma, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- This cake keeps well at room temperature for 2 days or can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- You can add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Cinnamon apple cake, quick apple cake, easy apple dessert, cinnamon dessert, moist apple cake
