Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this delicious Cinnamon Apple Cake. Moist, tender cake studded with sweet apples and aromatic cinnamon, perfect for a cozy dessert or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1/4 cup milk
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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, alternating, until just combined. Fold in apples.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
- Use tart apples for a nice contrast to the sweetness.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top before baking for added crunch.
