Description
This cozy cinnamon apple cake is soft, moist, and packed with spiced apple flavor—perfect for fall baking or a simple dessert anytime.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry mixture and sour cream to the batter, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Mix just until combined.
In a small bowl, toss chopped apples with brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Spread half of the batter in the cake pan. Layer with half the apple mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and apples.
Bake 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Granny Smith apples add tartness, while Honeycrisp or Gala add sweetness.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
For added texture, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans with the apple layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
