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apple cake

Classic Apple Cake

A soft and moist cinnamon-apple cake topped with tender apples and crunchy crumble. Perfect for fall or any cozy day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Topping
  • 2 apples thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9-inch Cake Pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Arrange apple slices on top and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Best served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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