Moist Homemade Cinnamon Apple Cake 🍎🍰✨
A cozy homemade cake filled with diced apples, warm spices, and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust. Perfect for autumn afternoons or family gatherings.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine: Mix in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients until smooth. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour: Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake: Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cake cool slightly before slicing.
Tips 🌟
- Extra indulgence: Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Variation: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Serving idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 8–10
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Moist Homemade Cinnamon Apple Cake—warm, spiced, and comforting 🍎✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it plain or with caramel drizzle?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves apple desserts.” • “Simple steps, timeless flavor.”