This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a beautifully moist and fragrant dessert, brimming with tender diced apples and warm cinnamon. It\u2019s an easy-to-make cake that\u2019s perfect for a cozy afternoon tea, a simple dessert, or a comforting breakfast treat.<\/p>\n
Apple Cinnamon Cake<\/p>\n
Ingredients:
\nIngredient Quantity
\nMedium apple, quartered (skin on) 1 (500 g)
\nLarge eggs 3
\nMilk \u00be cup (180 ml)
\nSweet cane sugar 150 grams (about \u00be cup)
\nSea salt A little amount
\nAll-purpose flour 2 \u00bd cups (300 grams)
\nSeed oil (or mild-flavored oil) 80 milliliters (or \u2153 cup)
\nBaking powder 10 grams (or 2 tablespoons)
\nGround cinnamon \u00bd teaspoon
\nVanilla extract 1 teaspoon
\nLemon zest From 1 lemon
\nInstructions:<\/p>\n
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\nGet the Oven Ready & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (360\u00b0F). Coat a baking pan (e.g., 9\u00d713 inch or a bundt pan) with oil and flour, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
\nPrepare Apples: Dice the 1 medium apple (with the skin still on) into tiny, even pieces. Setting them aside ensures consistent baking.
\nCombine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs and 150 grams (about \u00be cup) sweet cane sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy. Combine the 180 milliliters (\u00be cup) milk, lemon zest (from 1 lemon), 80 milliliters (\u2153 cup) seed oil (or an oil with a mild flavor), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a little amount of sea salt. Blend until fully incorporated.
\nIncorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift the 2 \u00bd cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour, 10 grams (2 tablespoons) baking powder, and \u00bd teaspoon ground cinnamon into the wet mixture gradually. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to a tough cake.
\nToss in Apples: Carefully incorporate the diced apples into the batter, making sure they are spread evenly throughout.
\nPlace in the Pan & Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to level the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
\nCool & Serve: After taking the cake out of the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to chill completely. For a more traditional presentation, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar just before serving. To make it even more decadent, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For a cozy dessert experience, try it with a piping hot mug of coffee or tea.
\nRecipe Suggestions:
\nEvenly Slice Apples: To get consistent baking results and ensure the apples are tender, slice them into tiny, even pieces.
\nAdd Nuts or Raisins: For an added burst of flavor and texture, try topping the cake with chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or mixing raisins into the batter.
\nModify Sugar Level: If you would prefer a sweeter cake, add an additional 2\u20133 tablespoons of sugar to the batter.<\/p>\n\n