Description
This Classic Cinnamon Apple Cake is a cozy, golden-topped dessert packed with juicy apple chunks and warm cinnamon spice. It’s perfect for fall baking, but versatile enough to enjoy year-round. With a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust and tender crumb, this easy recipe is made with simple pantry staples—ideal for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or sweet ending to dinner. Whether you’re baking for a gathering or enjoying a slice with coffee, this is a crowd-pleasing, easy recipe for all apple lovers looking for delicious food ideas.
Ingredients
3 cups diced apples
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
2. Peel and dice apples, toss with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the diced apples gently, distributing evenly without overmixing.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
8. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This cake freezes well. Slice before freezing for easy thaw-and-serve portions.
Use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg