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Cinnamon Apple Cake

Cinnamon Apple Cake

A super moist vanilla cake with a sweet and buttery cinnamon swirl and juicy apple chunks throughout. A must-try Cinnamon Apple Cake!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • knife

Ingredients
  

For the apples

  • 45 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 apples peeled & diced

For the cinnamon swirl

  • 150 g light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 120 g unsalted butter melted

For the cake

  • 360 g plain flour
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 300 ml whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten, room temperature
  • 110 g unsalted butter melted & cooled slightly

For the glaze

  • 200 g icing sugar
  • 40 ml whole milk

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan) and line an 8x10" baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

For the apples

  • Peel and dice your apples, then whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Coat the apples in the mix, then set aside.

For the cinnamon swirl

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter with a spoon until fully combined, then set aside.

For the cake

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, and baking powder, then whisk together with a hand whisk until combined.
  • Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs and whisk until just combined, then gently stir in the butter with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Fold in your apples, then pour the batter into your prepared tin, spreading it out to the edges.
  • Dollop on the cinnamon mixture (it may need a quick stir if it's separated), then swirl it through the batter with a knife. It should sit on top of the batter, rather than sink to the bottom.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out mostly clean, with just a few crumbs on it.

For the glaze

  • Whilst the cake is baking, make the glaze. Mix together the icing sugar and milk with a spoon until runny and smooth.
  • Pour the glaze over the warm cake and spread it out evenly, letting it drip down any cracks in the cake.
  • Let it cool in the tin for around 45 minutes, then slice into 16-20 pieces and enjoy warm or cold.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also make the glaze with water rather than milk if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple cake, cake, Cinnamon, Cinnamon roll, Traybakes
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