Description
This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with warm apple-cinnamon flavor. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s the perfect last-minute dessert or snack you can whip up in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American