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Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake for a Quick Treat - Apple Dessert Recipes Easy
Jessica

Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake

Moist and tender cinnamon apple cake with chunks of fresh apples and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy recipe delivers bakery-quality results in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups chopped apples peeled, about 2 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples
  • ¼ cup softened butter room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon fresh if possible
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round baking pan with non-stick spray or butter and flour.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in chopped apples and walnuts gently with a spatula.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

  • Use firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith for best results
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better for smoother batter
  • Don't overmix the batter to avoid dense texture
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days