Description
A delightful and easy-to-make cake that combines the comforting flavors of apples and cinnamon, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk and vinegar)
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples (about 3 medium apples)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Can substitute for gluten-free flour or make it vegan with coconut oil and flax eggs. Dust with powdered sugar for serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg