Apple Cinnamon Cake with Glaze – Moist, Spiced, and Perfect for Cozy Moments!
This apple cinnamon cake is a soft, tender treat packed with juicy apple chunks and swirls of warm spice. Topped with a simple glaze, it’s the kind of dessert that makes your home smell like a bakery—and your tastebuds dance with every bite!
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (any sweet variety)
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
structions:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, cream butter with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing gently. Fold in the diced apples.
Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before glazing.
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Tips:
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for contrast or sweet ones like Fuji for extra richness.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Great warm or cold—tastes even better the next day!
FAQs:
Q: Can I make this without sour cream?
A: Yes, substitute with yogurt or even buttermilk.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Absolutely. Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Q: Can I skip the glaze?
A: Yes! It’s delicious plain or dusted with powdered sugar instead.
