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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

A slice of moist cinnamon sugar apple cake served on a white plate with a decorative black border, dusted with powdered sugar and showing layers of apples and crumb topping.
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A warm, moist, and flavorful Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake packed with chunks of sweet Honeycrisp apples and topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for fall or any time of year!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar: Adds a rich sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup oil: Keeps the cake moist.
  • 1 egg: Binds the ingredients and adds structure.
  • 1 cup buttermilk: Creates a fluffy texture (or milk + vinegar).
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla: Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda: Helps the cake rise.
  • 2 1/2 cups flour: Forms the base of the batter.
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples: Sweet and slightly tart fruit.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • 1/2 cup sugar: Adds a sweet, crunchy layer.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon: Provides warmth and spice.
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted: Creates a crispy topping.

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together brown sugar, oil, and egg. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in baking soda and mix. Gradually add flour, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in Apples: Gently mix in the chopped apples.
  5. Prepare Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool for 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Apple Options: Honeycrisp is ideal, but Granny Smith or Fuji work well too.
  • Storage: Keep the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze It: Wrap individual slices and freeze for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/cinnamon-sugar-apple-cake/