Description
A moist cinnamon apple cake loaded with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for fall desserts and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 apples peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon flour optional
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 1/4 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and optional flour for the apples.
- Add diced apples and coat evenly.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, vanilla, and eggs for the batter.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Fold apples into the batter.
- Transfer batter to a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Dollop cinnamon topping over batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake at 320°F fan oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Mix icing sugar and milk for the glaze.
- Pour glaze over warm cake.
- Allow glaze to set for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Warm slices before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 63
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 58