Apple Cinnamon Cake
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4.2
Apple Cinnamon Cake
Description
The Apple Cinnamon Cake involves a prepared cake batter combining softened butter and sugar creamed until fluffy, then eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and milk are incorporated. Flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt are sifted and mixed in to create a smooth batter. This is poured into a greased and floured springform pan.
Thinly sliced peeled apples are tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning, then arranged atop the batter. A mix of cinnamon and sugar is sprinkled over the apples to enhance sweetness and spice. The cake bakes at 350°F (180°C) for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick test confirms doneness.
The resulting cake has a moist, tender crumb with subtle cinnamon flavor throughout, contrasted by the sweet, soft apple topping. It can be served warm or cooled, fresh from the oven or refrigerated for up to several days.
For preservation, the cake freezes well when wrapped properly, and thawing should be done overnight in the refrigerator followed by bringing to room temperature. Homemade cake flour can be prepared by substituting cornstarch for some all-purpose flour to achieve a lighter texture.
Ingredients
FOR THE TOPPING
- 2 medium apple peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
FOR THE CAKE
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk 210 grams total, 2 tablespoons, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour or pastry or all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
For room temperature remove from the fridge approximately 1 hour before using.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Grease and flour a 8 or 9 inch(20-22 cm) spring-form cake pan.
FOR THE TOPPING
- In a medium bowl toss together sliced apples and lemon juice, set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together cinnamon and sugar, set aside.
FOR THE CAKE
- In a medium bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy, 2-3 minutes, then add the eggs and the yolk one at a time, mix well, add the oil, vanilla and the milk and beat until smooth.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, add to the batter and beat on medium until smooth approximately 1 minute.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan, top with sliced apples (do not press down), sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool or serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make a lighter cake flour substitute, replace 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch per cup and sift thoroughly.
- Store the cake wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze fully cooled cake tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and foil; it can be preserved up to 3 months.
- Allow frozen cake to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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