Cinnamon Apple Cake
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4.9
Cinnamon Apple Cake
Description
This Cinnamon Apple Cake blends brown sugar, neutral oil, and buttermilk for moisture and subtle tang. Vanilla adds aroma, while all-purpose flour with baking soda and a pinch of salt creates a soft batter. Folding in peeled, cored, and chopped baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp adds moisture and texture with fruit bursts.
Before baking, a topping of granulated sugar mixed with cinnamon and melted butter is sprinkled on the batter, creating a sweet, slightly crisp layer once baked. Baking at 325°F yields a tender crumb that supports the moist apple pieces without sinking.
The cake serves well as a comforting treat accompanied by tea or coffee. Proper measuring of flour—spooned and leveled—is essential for consistent texture. Neutral oils such as canola or vegetable keep flavors balanced without heaviness.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup buttermilk regular or low-fat ok
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour properly measured
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups apple peeled, cored, chopped, baking variety
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir brown sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla together until well-combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until incorporated.
- Fold in chopped apple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, stir sugar, cinnamon, and butter together.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Choose baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Measure flour properly by lightly spooning and leveling for accurate moisture balance.
- Any neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil works well in this recipe.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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