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Moist & Comforting Cinnamon Apple Cake

A moist, spiced apple cake with a cinnamon swirl and optional glaze, perfect for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing apples
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or apple juice

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Whisk flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Whisk melted butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Stir wet and dry ingredients together until just incorporated.
  5. Toss diced apples with 1 tablespoon flour and fold into the batter.
  6. Mix the cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl.
  7. Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon swirl, then top with the remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.