Description
Celebrate National Cinnamon Day with this delicious Cinnamon Roll Apple Cake, a perfect blend of cinnamon, apples, and cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle it over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of icing for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg