Description
This Classic Cinnamon Apple Cake recipe is a moist, spiced apple dessert loaded with chunks of apple and cinnamon flavor. It’s the perfect fall cake and a cozy treat for holidays, brunch, or an everyday sweet tooth. Made with pantry staples, this cinnamon apple cake is easy to bake and even easier to love.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups apples, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until the batter is well combined.
4. Fold in diced apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
This cake tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Use a mix of apple varieties for better flavor balance.
The batter will be thick — don’t worry, the apples release moisture as it bakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg