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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

Moist and Easy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake You’ll Love

This Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake is a moist and easy dessert that fills your kitchen with the comforting aroma of fall.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Reduce through simmering for optimal taste.
  • ½ cup Coconut Oil Can substitute with melted butter or mild vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
  • 1 large Egg No substitutes recommended.
  • ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup Brown sugar can also be used.
  • ½ cup Apple Butter Regular applesauce can serve as a substitute.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for best results.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Apple or Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if necessary.
  • 4 cups Thinly Sliced Honeycrisp Apples Can substitute with other apple varieties.
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Combine with cinnamon for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds classic fall flavor.
  • ¼ cup Cold Salted Butter Use unsalted butter if preferred.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • small saucepan
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a gentle boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced to about ½ cup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the reduced apple cider, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, honey or maple syrup, and apple butter until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and pie spice until evenly mixed.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples until evenly distributed.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon, then add the cold butter and combine until coarse crumbs form.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the topping over it.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the edges pull away from the pan and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before lifting out with the parchment paper, slicing, and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for gatherings and can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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