Description
A warm and comforting winter apple and cinnamon cake, perfect for cold days. Simple to make with seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix well.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: apple cake, winter dessert, cinnamon cake, Italian dessert, easy baking