Cinnamon Apple Cake Delight
This delightful cake combines the sweetness of apples with a cozy mix of cinnamon, delivering a delicious, moist texture perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Beaten
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruity Additions
- 2 cups chopped tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith) Cores removed
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and tools. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or oil, then dust with flour.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add vegetable oil and vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
Fold in the Apples
- Gently fold in the chopped apples into the wet mixture until evenly coated.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Transfer to the Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Icing
- Consider drizzling a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and vanilla extract mixed with water on top once it’s cool.
Serve
- Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy it plain or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. Feel free to customize with nuts or additional spices like nutmeg or ginger.