Here’s a simple and delightful cinnamon sugar apple cake recipe that’s perfect for any baker looking to whip up something quick and delicious. This cake is wonderfully light and fluffy, packed with fresh apples, and finished with a delightful crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingredients:
For the Apple Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/3 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or even olive oil for a unique flavor)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon white vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples (about two average-sized apples)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions:
- Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, oil, and egg. Mix these together until just combined.
- Add in the buttermilk, vanilla, and baking soda, mixing well.
- Gradually fold in the flour until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. You can check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool slightly before serving. This cake pairs wonderfully with honey butter or whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Enjoy your homemade cinnamon sugar apple cake, a perfect treat that combines the sweet richness of apples with the warm spice of cinnamon!
