Cinnamon Apple Cake

Homemade Cinnamon Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of sweet apples and warm cinnamon. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, and it will fill your home with the enticing aroma of baked apples and spices. Let’s dive into creating this cozy masterpiece.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (e.g., Granny Smith)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or a similar-sized baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, usually for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

1. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are well incorporated.
2. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.

Step 5: Alternate the Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream

1. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
2. Mix until just combined.

Step 6: Add the Chopped Apples

1. Gently fold in the peeled, cored, and chopped apples.

Step 7: Create the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

1. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.

Step 8: Assemble and Bake

1. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
2. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar topping over the batter.
3. Add the remaining cake batter and smooth it out.
4. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar topping over the top.

Step 9: Bake and Enjoy

1. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Allow the cake to cool for a while before serving. You can enjoy it warm or at room temperature.