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Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe

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This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is a delightful, moist dessert that combines tender chopped apples with warm cinnamon and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a comforting balance of sweet and spice with a soft crumb and a hint of nutty crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit

  • 1 ¼ cups chopped apples (peeled, approximately 2 medium apples)

Dairy & Eggs

  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • 2 large eggs

Sweeteners

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and a quarter cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Other

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the cake later.
  2. Prepare Apples: Peel and finely chop approximately 2 medium apples to yield 1 ¼ cups. Set aside for mixing.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together ¼ cup softened butter, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ cup dark brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the 2 large eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt to distribute the leavening and spices evenly.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet batter, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the cake tender.
  7. Fold in Apples, Walnuts, and Vanilla: Gently fold in the chopped apples, ½ cup chopped walnuts, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract into the batter.
  8. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease or line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  9. Pour and Smooth Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
  10. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, sprinkle a little bit of lemon juice over the chopped apples to prevent browning before folding into the batter.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or omitted for a nut-free version.
  • Use freshly ground cinnamon for best flavor.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Keywords: Cinnamon apple cake, Easy apple cake, Apple cake with walnuts, Moist apple cake, Homemade dessert

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