A soft, fluffy, and comforting apple cake filled with tender apple pieces and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Bake: 35–40 minutes
- Total: 50–55 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 apples, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 2 eggs
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 100 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) milk
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g (1⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (11 g) baking powder (about 2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A little melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and lightly flour a cake pan.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Add the Apples
Gently fold the apple pieces into the batter until evenly distributed.
5. Fill the Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
6. Add the Topping
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Drizzle a little melted butter over the surface.
7. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins for extra texture.
- Serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Storage
- Room temperature: Up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Refrigerator: Up to 5 days.
Enjoy this delicious homemade Apple Cinnamon Cake! 🍎🍰✨
