Description
Sweet aromas of homemade cinnamon sugar apple cake fill kitchens with warmth and nostalgia, promising comfort in every delectable slice. Seasonal apples dance with delicate spices, creating a rustic dessert that welcomes friends and family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 0.75 cup (150 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup (1 stick or 115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (177C) and prepare a 9-inch square baking pan by lightly greasing or lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Dry Mixture: Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Wet Blend: In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until silky smooth, then incorporate egg, vanilla, and sour cream, stirring until the mixture is completely integrated.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Carefully mix in chopped apples, being careful not to overmix and maintain the batter’s delicate texture.
- Pan Filling: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface for the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Topping Application: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously and uniformly across the batter’s surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean, indicating the cake is perfectly cooked.
Notes
- Mix dry and wet ingredients just until combined to avoid developing gluten, which makes the cake dense and chewy.
- Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in the cake.
- Pat chopped apples dry with paper towels before adding to prevent excess liquid from making the cake soggy.
- Let ingredients like egg and sour cream reach room temperature for more even mixing and a smoother cake batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg