Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cake

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    266 kcal

  • Course

    Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cake

This tender brown sugar cinnamon cake with apples and a crunch, sugary topping is easy to make and perfect for having with coffee.

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Ingredients

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Brown sugar cinnamon cake:

  • cups apples chopped, 200 g, Note 1
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 300 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon nutmeg Note 2
  • teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 cup brown sugar 200 g
  • cup canola oil 75 ml
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk 250 ml
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Brown sugar cinnamon topping:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F/ 165°C. Butter the baking dish.
  2. Prepare apples: Peel (optional) and chop the apples into smallish cub1½ cups apples/ 200 g
  3. Mix flour, baking soda, and spices in a bowl and set aside.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour/ 300 g + 1 teaspoon baking soda + 1 teaspoon cinnamon + ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg + ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
  4. Batter: Place the brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk in a large bowl and whisk well. Add the flour mixture and the apples and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.1 cup brown sugar/ 200 g + ⅓ cup canola oil/ 75 ml + 1 large egg + 1 cup buttermilk/ 250 ml + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. Topping: Melt the butter in a small pan. Remove it from heat and add the granulated sugar and the cinnamon. Stir to mix. Spread the topping over the batter in the baking dish. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter + ½ cup granulated sugar/ 100 g + 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  6. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • 1½ cups when chopped. 2 cups are ok, too. 
  • Apples: 1 large or 2 smaller apples would make about 1½ cups when chopped. 2 cups are ok, too. 
  • Nutmeg and cardamom are optional but so great.
  • Buttermilk: You can make it yourself. To get one cup of buttermilk, place 1 cup of milk in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and let stand for 5 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1square Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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