Cinnamon Apple Cake
This Cinnamon Apple Cake has a sweet tender crumb that is loaded with fresh apples and it's topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk room temp
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples cut into 1/2-inch dice, see notes
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Topping
- 2/3 cups brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with softened butter or baking spray. Set aside.
- Make the cake: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the apples into the batter until they are fully coated and evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.
- Make the topping: In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in the melted butter until well combined.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cake batter. Using the palm of your hand, smooth the topping out into an even layer.
- Bake the cake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake, in the baking dish, on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or softened butter.
Notes
I suggest using a firm sweet-tart apple variety like Honey Crisp, Cosmic Crisp, or Fuji. For a more tart apple, Granny Smith is a great option.
Store the leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg
