Description
A moist and flavorful apple cinnamon cake, perfect for any occasion. This cake combines the warmth of cinnamon with the sweetness of apples for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- You can add a simple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 4g