Description
This moist and flavorful Cinnamon Apple Cake combines tender apples with warm cinnamon and crunchy walnuts, making it a perfect treat for dessert or afternoon tea. Soft butter and buttermilk create a rich texture, while the aromatic spices enhance the natural sweetness of the apples.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
Add-ins
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. This combination will give your cake its structure and spice.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is important for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavors of the cake.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures the cake is fully baked.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
- Playing with apple varieties such as Granny Smith or Fuji can adjust sweetness and tartness.
- Walnuts can be omitted or replaced with pecans or almonds depending on preference.
- Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze portions for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
