Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

12 servings
This simple cinnamon sugar apple cake is light and fluffy, loaded with fresh apples, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar layer!

Ingredients

  • brown sugar
    1 ½ c
  • oil
    ⅓ c
  • egg
    1
  • buttermilk or

    1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon white vinegar

    1 c
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • flour
    2 ½ c
  • chopped honeycrisp apples

    see notes

    2 ½ c
  • sugar
    ½ c
  • cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • butter

    melted

    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix or whisk ingredients in order given, stirring until just combined. Fold in your apples.

  2. 2

    Pour batter into a buttered 9×13 pan (alternatively, you can line with parchment paper).

  3. 3

    Combine last 3 ingredients to make a topping and sprinkle / spread it evenly over the batter.

  4. 4

    Bake for 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick if needed. Serve with honey butter or whipped cream if you want. APPLE CAKE IS THE BEST!

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

4.6(406)60 min12 servings310 cal

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About this Recipe

Searching for a comforting dessert that truly feels homemade and delivers on flavor? This Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake is your answer, offering a delightful balance of light, fluffy cake, tender fresh apples, and a wonderfully crunchy cinnamon sugar topping that promises to be a new family favorite.

What makes this cinnamon apple cake truly shine is its clever design for texture and taste. The cake base achieves a remarkable lightness and moisture, thanks to the combination of oil and buttermilk, providing a perfect, tender backdrop for the substantial amount of fresh apples folded within. Beyond the moist crumb, the irresistible cinnamon sugar layer on top bakes into a golden, crunchy crust, adding a delightful textural contrast that elevates every single bite and makes this cake stand out.

Prepare for a genuinely satisfying dessert experience with this inviting cinnamon sugar apple cake. Each slice offers a moist, incredibly tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth, generously studded with the sweet-tart flavor of baked apples. The warm, inviting notes of cinnamon are infused throughout the cake, but they truly sing from the buttery, crisp topping, which provides a lovely textural counterpoint to the soft interior. It's a sweet, subtly spiced treat that evokes cozy autumn afternoons and the warmth of home baking, perfect for unwinding or sharing with loved ones.

While Honeycrisp apples are a fantastic choice, specified for their ideal balance of sweetness, tartness, and firm texture, don't hesitate to experiment. Other firm, sweet-tart varieties like Fuji, Gala, or a mix with a Granny Smith for extra tang, would also work wonderfully. If you find yourself without buttermilk, creating a quick substitute is simple: just combine 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens slightly before incorporating it into your batter.

This versatile apple cake is ideal for almost any occasion, from a comforting everyday dessert to a delightful contribution to a potluck or a cozy gathering with friends. Serve it simply as is, or for an extra touch of indulgence, pair it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

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