Description
A moist and tender one-bowl cinnamon apple cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) baking soda
- 6 g (2 tsp) ground cinnamon
- 6 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 100 g (1/2 cup, packed) light brown sugar
- 85 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted OR 60 ml (1/4 cup) neutral oil
- 2 large eggs (approx. 100 g without shells)
- 120 g (1/2 cup) plain yogurt or sour cream
- 10 ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 400 g (about 2 medium apples), peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 apple grated for moisture
- 10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice
- Optional: turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round pan and line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter (or oil), eggs, yogurt, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in chopped apples tossed with lemon juice and grated apple.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 30-45 minutes, then lift out and cool another 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a mix of apple textures for the best flavor. Measure flour by weight for consistent results. Bake time may vary with different pans.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg