Apple and Cinnamon Cake, a moist delicious Fall Cake, filled with apples. The perfect breakfast, dessert or snack cake. Your family is going to love this Apple Cinnamon Cake.
I love and I mean love cake, especially loaded with a creamy butter icing. Unfortunately it is not overly appreciated in my home.
My daughters are always on diets and my husband says “Noooo, too damn sweet for me” so there is no way, well I could but I won’t eat the whole cake myself!
Over the years I have found that most Italians are not big on anything overly sweet. Even the classic Italian Tiramisu is not a really sweet dessert, creamy and delicious yes, sweet not too much.
Most homemade Cakes or Breads are usually made with different fruits or even yogurt. Maybe that is why Muffins are becoming very popular.
So when a friend of mine’s mother made this Apple Cinnamon Cake I knew it would be a hit in my house too. I basically kept her recipe intact I just had to increase the cinnamon, nothing like that amazing combination of cinnamon and apples.
Apple and Cinnamon Cake
My eldest daughter went to a get together at her friend’s house on the 26th and asked if I would bake something for her to take. I suggested this delicious Apple and Cinnamon Cake that I said I had tasted recently and it was really good.
Well, I guess it was too good, because that Apple and Cinnamon Cake was not allowed to leave this house. I ended up making shortbread cookies.
When she came home I asked how they liked the cookies and she said “I have never seen anyone eat shortbread cookies like they did, one right after the other like potato chips!” Enjoy!
Apple and Cinnamon Cake
Ingredients
- BATTER
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- TOPPING
- 2 apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Grease and flour a 9" (24 centimeter) spring-form cake pan.
- TOPPING
- In a medium bowl toss together sliced apples and lemon juice, set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together cinnamon and sugar, set aside.
- BATTER
- In a medium bowl cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mix well, then add oil, vanilla and milk and beat till smooth.
- In a small bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, add to batter and beat on medium until smooth.
- Spoon batter into the prepared cake pan, top with sliced apples (do not press down), sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool or serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Jasmine says
Hi, I made this Cake recently and it was amazing. The only thing was that there was a slight bitter after taste. Could this be from the cinnamon? Or maybe vanilla essence? I can’t figure it out.
Rosemary says
Hi Jasmine, I really don’t know I haven’t noticed that before. I guess it could be either.
Kirti says
My apple pieces layer got burnt. And inside cake wasn’t baked…had to remove burnt apple topping to bake the cake. ..any tips??
Rosemary says
Hi Kirti, I think it could be that your oven temperature is off, if the oven is fine, then around the halfway mark check the apples and if they are browning too much cover the cake with foil (just place it on top like a tent) and continue with the baking. Hope that helps.
Ale O says
I backed it today! It is perfect!!! I’ve loved it!!
Marlene giordano says
Every recipe is fantastic. The ingredients And the directions are simple, but the results are outstanding. Thank you for being such a great teacher.
Rosemary says
Hi Marlene, thanks so much for making my day. 🙂
glenda says
Have made thius cake many times and it is always perfect, I use the metric version… My family and friends enjoy it and always come back for seconds…
Thank you for sharing….
Rosemary says
Hi Glenda, thanks so much, yes I agree the metric system makes baking a breeze. Have a Happy Holiday Season.
nasreen johnson says
can i use yogurt instead of milk?
Rosemary says
Hi Narseen I have never used yogurt instead of milk, I would say no because yogurt is thicker than milk.
Camelia Plesa says
Hi.can I use buttermilk instead of milk?
Rosemary says
Hi Camelia, yes you can but you will have to reduce the baking powder by 1 teaspoon and add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. 🙂
Breanna says
I have everything I need on hand except lemon, would it be horrible if I skipped it.
Rosemary says
Hi Breanna, you add the lemon just to keep the apple from turning brown, but it should be ok. 🙂
Kim says
This looks amazing and I am going to give it a try for this Thanksgiving week! Wanted to know if you recommend a particular type of apple for this?
Rosemary says
Hi Kim, thanks hope you enjoy it, I usually use golden delicious or gala. 🙂
Jean Hall says
The cake taste delicious, however my cake part was dense and a little too dry. Can you make any suggestions. I would like to try it again because the flavor was very good.
Rosemary says
Hi Jean, maybe you should bake it a little less, sometimes over baking makes a cake dry. Hope that helps.
Josie says
caint wait to try it
Rosemary says
Hi Josie, thanks, let me know how it turns out.
Chrissy says
My professor at school asked us to all bring in a dish for a celebration we were having. I’ve never baked anything that didn’t come out of a box, but decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out just like the picture. My professor ate half the cake and kept telling me how great it was. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Rosemary says
Hi Chrissy, I am so happy you chose my recipe to make and you had fun making it, so glad your Professor enjoyed it. You can’t a better combination than cinnamon and apples, well maybe chocolate and peanut butter. 😉 Have a great weekend.
Rosanne Robinson says
This cake looks so yummy, I’d love a slice to go with my tea right now, I definitely need to try it, thx!
Rosemary says
Hi Rosanne, thanks it is really good and easy. Hope you enjoy it.
Anjelica says
Hi! I just made this cake and was wondering what the turn out of the cake is suppose to be, so I know what finish I am looking for?
Rosemary says
Hi Anjelica, well the cake should look pretty much what the photos look like. Why how did yours look?