Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake: Warm and Perfectly Spiced Recipe
This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is a warm, moist, and perfectly spiced treat featuring tender chunks of apple and crunchy walnuts, ideal for cozying up on a chilly day or serving as a delightful dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 ¼ cups chopped apples (peeled, approximately 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan with non-stick spray or butter to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until they are thoroughly combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the cake dense.
- Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Gently fold the chopped peeled apples and walnuts into the batter, ensuring even distribution while maintaining a light texture.
- Pour and Bake: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean without any batter attached.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the baking pan for 10-15 minutes to set. Then, remove it and place it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and serve. For an extra indulgence, pair the cake with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Peeling the apples is recommended to achieve a smoother texture, but keeping the peel can add more fiber and tartness if preferred.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with the sugars.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Use fresh baking soda to guarantee proper rising.
- Walnuts can be swapped with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cinnamon apple cake, spiced apple cake, easy apple dessert, fall desserts, walnut apple cake
