Cinnamon Apple Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal if desired.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil until they are well blended.
3. Add the ground cinnamon, both white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract to the egg and oil mixture. Stir everything together until it is thoroughly combined.
4. Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Stir the mixture until it’s just combined, making sure not to overmix to ensure a tender cake.
5. Gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
7. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake. Since the baking time was incomplete in your message, a good rule of thumb for a cake of this size is to start checking for doneness at around 40 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the cake is done.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes after removing it from the oven, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Additional Tips:

• Be sure to chop the apple into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and baking.
• The cake is done when it’s golden brown on top and pulling away slightly from the edges of the pan.

Once the cake is cool, you can serve it as is, or if you’d like to add a bit more sweetness and flair:

• Dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a simple vanilla or cream cheese glaze.
• Serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added luxury.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cinnamon apple cake