Description
This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful breakfast or dessert option featuring tender slices of apples infused with cinnamon and warm spices, all baked into a soft, comforting cake. The recipe uses simple ingredients, including apples, sugar, coconut oil, and spices, making it a delightful treat perfect for cozy mornings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 4 cups sliced apples (about 3-4 apples, peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups white sugar
Batter
- 3/4 cup coconut oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel and core about 4 apples. Slice them into approximately 1/4 inch thick slices and place them in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of white sugar over the apples and mix gently with your hands. Pour in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and toss again. Let the apples and sugar mixture sit for 30-45 minutes to soften the apples and dissolve the sugar.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
- Combine wet ingredients: To the apple mixture, add 3/4 cup of coconut or avocado oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir with a spoon until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves to the wet apple mixture. Gently fold in the dry ingredients just until incorporated; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare baking dish and bake: Spray a 9×9 or 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Transfer the batter evenly into the dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes if using a 9×9 dish, or 45-50 minutes if using a 9×13 dish. Test doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out clean.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. For an extra indulgence, serve slices topped with freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- This cinnamon apple cake is perfect for a moist, delicious, and flavorful breakfast or snack.
- Peeling apples is optional and depends on your texture preference.
- Using parchment paper in the baking dish helps with easy removal and cleanup.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.
- Serving with whipped cream adds a creamy contrast to the spiced apple cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.003 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
