Description
This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful breakfast or dessert option featuring a delicious blend of tender apples and warm spices. Made with common pantry ingredients and baked to perfection, it offers a comforting treat that pairs wonderfully with freshly whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Fruit Mixture
- 4 cups sliced apples (about 3-4 apples, peeling optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 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 (optional) and core about 4 apples, slicing them into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Place the slices in a large bowl, sprinkle sugar over them, toss with your hands to coat evenly, then add the lemon juice. Allow this mixture to sit for 30-45 minutes to soften the apples and dissolve the sugar.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: To the apple and sugar mixture, add coconut (or avocado) oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a spoon until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and ground cloves. Mix carefully using a spoon just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Prepare Baking Dish and Bake: Spray a 9×9 or 9×13 inch baking dish with baking spray and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the batter into the dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes if using a 9×9 dish or 45-50 minutes for a 9×13 dish, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly. Serve warm with freshly whipped cream for a delightful finish.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for a moist, delicious, and flavorful breakfast treat.
- Using parchment paper in the baking dish helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and the size of your baking dish.
- For variation, you can add chopped nuts or raisins into the batter if desired.
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
