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Cinnamon Apple Cake Easy Moist Fall Dessert
Emily

Cinnamon Apple Cake

A moist and flavorful cake loaded with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts — perfect for cozy afternoons or as a simple dessert with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cups chopped apples, peeled (about 2 medium apples)
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in chopped apples and walnuts using a wooden spoon or spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cake rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar before baking. This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.