Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake Recipe
This Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring tender chopped Honeycrisp apples folded into a spiced batter, topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s an irresistible fall treat that can be enjoyed with honey butter or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon white vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for topping)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Produce
- 2 1/2 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cake evenly and thoroughly.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, mix or whisk the brown sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk (or milk with vinegar), and vanilla. Then add baking soda and flour, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender. Next, gently fold in the chopped Honeycrisp apples.
- Prepare the Pan and Pour Batter: Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the pan, spreading it out for uniform thickness.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and the melted butter. Use a fork to mix thoroughly, breaking up any clumps so the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Apply Topping: Sprinkle and crumble the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the apple cake batter in the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. After baking, test the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s done.
- Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enhance the flavor by serving it with honey butter or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your delicious apple cake!
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp apples for the best balance of sweetness and tartness; other apple varieties will also work but may alter flavor and texture.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with regular milk plus 1 tablespoon white vinegar to create a similar acidity and texture.
- Butter the baking pan well or use parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Checking doneness with a toothpick is important to avoid overbaking which can dry out the cake.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a little nutmeg or allspice in the batter along with cinnamon.
Find it online: https://glowcooks.com/cinnamon-sugar-apple-cake-recipe/