Description
Homemade cinnamon sugar apple cake delivers pure autumn comfort with layers of sweet spice and tender fruit. Warm slices paired with vanilla ice cream promise delightful moments of pure baking bliss you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Apple Ingredients:
- 3 medium apples (preferably granny smith or honeycrisp)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating apples)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Wash and core the apples, then slice them into thin, uniform wedges. Toss apple slices with lemon juice and flour to prevent browning and ensure even coating.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a smooth dry ingredient base.
- In a separate large bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- In a small bowl, blend granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Pour half the cake batter into the prepared pan, then layer half the apple slices across the surface.
- Sprinkle a generous portion of cinnamon sugar over the apple layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Add remaining cake batter, then arrange the final layer of apple slices on top.
- Generously dust the entire cake surface with remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with a light dusting of additional cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Select crisp, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture in the cake.
- Ensure apple slices are uniform thickness to promote even baking and prevent soggy or undercooked sections.
- Sprinkle a bit of flour on apple slices to help them suspend in the batter and prevent sinking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans between cake layers for extra crunch and nutty depth of flavor.
- Enhance moisture by brushing the warm cake with a light honey or maple syrup glaze after baking.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by replacing milk with almond or oat milk and using coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg