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Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Cake

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This easy homemade cinnamon apple cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with tender apples and warm spices. Finished with a luscious glaze, it’s the perfect cozy fall dessert for gatherings or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (55g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 medium apples (about 2 cups/225g), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk or cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with a mixer or 5 minutes by hand).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and milk until just combined.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in two batches, gently mixing until no streaks remain.
  7. Fold in diced apples with a rubber spatula, keeping apple chunks intact.
  8. Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking at 30 minutes. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
  10. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Let cool completely before glazing.
  11. For the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until thick but pourable. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake, letting it run down the sides. Double glaze for a thicker layer if desired.

Notes

For extra apple flavor, toss diced apples with lemon juice and cinnamon before folding into the batter. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep the cake fluffy. The recipe is easily adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

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