Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

Name: Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened; 0.75 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup milk; 2 large apples, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

A light and fluffy cake loaded with fresh apple chunks and finished with a crunchy cinnamon topping.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 26, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour 5 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than coming home from the apple orchard and getting a cake straight into the oven. The smell of warm cinnamon and baking fruit makes the whole house feel cozy, and it is a wonderful way to welcome the cooler weather.

This recipe is very simple and uses basic pantry staples, so you can whip it up whenever the craving hits. Make sure to chop your apples into small, even pieces so they soften perfectly while the cake bakes.

Ingredients

1.5 cups all purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 cup milk
2 large apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

10Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
6
Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.
7
Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking dish.
8
Mix the extra sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the top of the batter.
9
Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

You can serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. It stays fresh in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature.

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