Cinnamon Apple Cake

Here’s a warm and comforting Cinnamon Apple Cake recipe that’s perfect for cozy days!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (any sweet-tart variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Add yogurt and milk: Mix in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and milk until fully incorporated. The batter may look a bit lumpy, but that’s fine.
6. Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Fold in apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter.
8. Pour into the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
9. Make the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle it evenly over the top of the cake batter.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and the cake should have risen nicely.
11. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving:

This cake is perfect as-is, but you can also serve it with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Tips:

• If you like a chunkier texture, feel free to add extra apples.
• You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the batter for extra crunch.

Enjoy your Cinnamon Apple Cake—a deliciously spiced treat that’s perfect for fall!