Apple Cinnamon Cake

This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a beautifully moist and fragrant dessert, brimming with tender diced apples and warm cinnamon. It’s an easy-to-make cake that’s perfect for a cozy afternoon tea, a simple dessert, or a comforting breakfast treat.

Apple Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Get the Oven Ready & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Coat a baking pan (e.g., 9×13 inch or a bundt pan) with oil and flour, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare Apples: Dice the 1 medium apple (with the skin still on) into tiny, even pieces. Setting them aside ensures consistent baking.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs and 150 grams (about ¾ cup) sweet cane sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy. Combine the 180 milliliters (¾ cup) milk, lemon zest (from 1 lemon), 80 milliliters (⅓ cup) seed oil (or an oil with a mild flavor), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a little amount of sea salt. Blend until fully incorporated.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift the 2 ½ cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour, 10 grams (2 tablespoons) baking powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon into the wet mixture gradually. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to a tough cake.
5. Toss in Apples: Carefully incorporate the diced apples into the batter, making sure they are spread evenly throughout.
6. Place in the Pan & Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to level the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve: After taking the cake out of the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to chill completely. For a more traditional presentation, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar just before serving. To make it even more decadent, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For a cozy dessert experience, try it with a piping hot mug of coffee or tea.

Recipe Suggestions:

• Evenly Slice Apples: To get consistent baking results and ensure the apples are tender, slice them into tiny, even pieces.
• Add Nuts or Raisins: For an added burst of flavor and texture, try topping the cake with chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or mixing raisins into the batter.
• Modify Sugar Level: If you would prefer a sweeter cake, add an additional 2–3 tablespoons of sugar to the batter.