Description
Warm cinnamon apple cake brings classic comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, blending spicy-sweet notes with tender apple chunks. Homemade goodness fills your home with irresistible aromas, inviting friends and family to gather around for a delightful slice of pure happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) chopped and peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, softened
Spices and Nuts:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen workspace by positioning the oven rack in the center and warming the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture transforms into a pale, voluminous cream with a light texture.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending each one before adding the next. Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently sift the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt into the creamy base. Fold and mix until a smooth, uniform batter emerges without any dry ingredient pockets.
- Delicately fold chopped apples and walnuts throughout the batter, ensuring an even distribution so each slice offers a harmonious blend of fruit and nutty crunch.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a level surface. Carefully slide the pan into the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, monitoring the cake’s progress. The cake is perfectly done when a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to complement the cake’s warm spices.
Notes
- Keep this delightful cake at room temperature, tightly wrapped in plastic, for up to 3 days to maintain its moist texture and rich flavors.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator if you want to extend its freshness, but bring it back to room temperature before serving for the best taste experience.
- Freeze individual slices in airtight containers for a quick dessert emergency, thawing at room temperature for about an hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg