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With the arrival of the fall season or its imminent arrival anyway, there’s no better way to celebrate the abundance of fresh apples than by baking a delectable Cinnamon Apple Cake. This delightful treat is perfect for those cozy autumn days when there’s a chill in the air. And it’s a great way to make use of the apples you’ve picked during a fun apple-picking trip to an orchard.
Fresh Cinnamon Apple Cake
Easy to make, full of warm spices and juicy apple goodness, it’s the perfect way to welcome the changing season and create lasting memories with family and friends.
Easy to make Apple Cake
One of the best things about this Cinnamon Apple Cake is its ease of preparation. In just 12 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of baking, you can have a mouthwatering
The recipe yields either nine larger servings or twelve smaller servings, making it ideal for gatherings or a sweet snack throughout the week. Can you say perfect for lunch boxes? And back to school!
Be sure to pick the right apples for baking
Choosing the right apples for baking is so crucial to the success of this cake. And to be honest, most baked goods that contain apples. Certain apples excel in baking due to their flavor and texture.
When choosing apples, opt for a firm, crisp texture that won’t be mushy during baking. Popular choices include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn apples. These varieties balance sweetness and tartness, enhancing the overall taste of the cake.
If you choose soft apples, they’ll likely bake down into a mushy mess. And you’re going to regret that choice. If they’re the ONLY apples you have, use them and know that they’ll turn to mush. But I’d rather have a cake with apple mush in it than not have cake at all.
All about the swirl!
One of the highlights of this recipe is the Apple Cinnamon Swirl. The combination of butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, creates a heavenly mixture that coats the chopped apples. Almost like a streusel, but not quite!
As the cake bakes, the aroma of cinnamon and apples fills your kitchen, creating an irresistible anticipation for the final result. Some of the cake batter rises over the apples, creating a beautiful marbled effect that enhances the visual appeal of the
A simple glaze is prepared using powdered sugar, milk, and optional vanilla to complete this delightful apple cake. The glaze adds a touch of sweetness and an attractive drizzle over the cake, making it even more inviting. And the apples add a pleasant tartness and juicy burst with every bite. This easy cake is simply stunning.
Cinnamon Apple isn’t just for dessert !
This Cinnamon Apple Cake is not just a
Cinnamon Apple Cake
Ingredients
Apple Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-2 apples cored, and chopped (1 ½ cups total)
Cake:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
Glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 few drops of vanilla optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Make the cinnamon swirl by creaming butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice together
- Add apples and stir to combine and coat apples
- Set aside
- To make the cake, combine flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
- Beat in sour cream, vanilla, and eggs until fully combined
- Stir in flour mixture
- Spread into a greased or parchment lined 8×8 inch baking pan
- Top with apple cinnamon mixture, and use a butterknife to swirl apples into cake batter. You want to encourage some of the batter to rise over the apples
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, until the edges are golden, and the center doesn’t jiggle. If you can, use the toothpick test (insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done), but this may be difficult because of the apple swirl
- Remove from oven and let cool
- While cake cool, whisk icing ingredients together, and drizzle icing over cake
