Cinnamon Apple Cake

🍏 Cinnamon Apple Cake

(A moist, spiced cake packed with tender apples and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping—perfect with coffee or as a cozy dessert!)

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice)

• 2 cups (about 2 medium) diced apples (peeled, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

For the Topping:

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp melted butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square pan.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar

1. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).

2. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

3️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry

1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

2. Fold in diced apples.

4️⃣ Bake

1. Pour batter into the pan. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the batter.

2. Bake 40-45 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.

5️⃣ Serve

1. Cool 15 mins before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

💡 Tips & Variations

✔ Extra Moist: Replace ¼ cup sugar with brown sugar.
✔ Nutty Crunch: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts to the batter.
✔ No Buttermilk? Use plain yogurt or milk + lemon juice.
✔ Storage: Keeps for 3 days covered, or freeze for up to 1 month.

🍎 Why You’ll Love It

• Warm cinnamon-apple flavor in every bite.

• Easy to make with pantry staples.

• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

Pair with a hot caramel latte for the ultimate fall treat! ☕🍂

Want a gluten-free or streusel-topped version? Ask below! 😊