Description
A deliciously moist and spiced cake featuring tender apples and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples, chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Peel (optional), core, and chop 2 medium apples into small chunks. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the batter.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg