Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delicious Cinnamon Apple Cake. Moist and fragrant, this cake is perfect for dessert or a sweet treat with your morning coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the apples and nuts. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
