Simple Cinnamon Apple Cake
Recipe for quick cinnamon apple cake
If you dream of a cinnamon-scented, soft cake with juicy apples and a crunchy crumble, then this recipe for cinnamon apple cake is just for you. This is one of those homemade cakes that always turn out – no mixer needed, no complicated steps, just simple ingredients that we usually have on hand. Perfect when you crave something sweet with coffee or when guests unexpectedly drop by. You’ll make it quickly, and the result will delight everyone – because what could be better than the combination of apples, cinnamon, and golden crumble?
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Cinnamon apple cake with crumble – a simple recipe
If you fancy a simple and quick cake that will be perfect for an autumn dessert, then be sure to bake this easy apple cake without a mixer!
Quick Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe with Video
Wyposażenie
- Rectangular loaf pan, approximately 30/10 cm.
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ingredients for cinnamon apple cake
- approx. 300 g apples
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (for the apples)
- 250 g all-purpose flour (1⅔ cups)
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 200 g sugar (1 cup)
- 120 ml oil
- 2 eggs (L)
- 120 ml yogurt (natural)
ingredients for the cake crumble
- 70 g all-purpose flour (a little over ½ cup)
- 50 g sugar (¼ cup)
- 30 g butter
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How to make cinnamon cake step by step
Step 1 – preparations
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (top/bottom heat mode) or 170℃ (fan-assisted).
- Grease the baking pan with butter and dust with flour, or line it with baking paper.
- Peel the apples, cut them into quarters, and remove the core. Cut the fruit into small cubes and mix with cinnamon.approx. 300 g apples, 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
Step 2 – How to make the cinnamon dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.250 g all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- In a second bowl, mix the remaining ingredients.200 g sugar, 120 ml oil, 2 eggs, 120 ml yogurt
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones.
- Mix thoroughly – the batter will be quite thick – if it’s too thick and hard to mix, you can add a little milk (I didn’t add any).
- Spread about half of the batter onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Place the apples on top of the batter and gently press down.
- Layer the rest of the dough over the apples.
Step 3 – How to make streusel for the apple cake
- Transfer the streusel ingredients to a bowl and crumble with a fork or your fingers until lumpy.70 g all-purpose flour, 50 g sugar, 30 g butter
- Sprinkle the streusel over the top of the cake.
Step 4 – Baking the cinnamon apple cake
- Place the mold into the hot oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes – until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After baking, let the cake cool.
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Why bake cinnamon apple cake?
My cake today is a perfect idea for a sweet autumn dessert. Not only is the cake delicious, but it’s also very simple to prepare. Just a dozen minutes in the kitchen and you can bake it. What’s more, it’s an apple cake without a mixer; just a bowl and a spoon are enough to make it. Thanks to cinnamon, the cake has a wonderful taste and aroma – for me, it’s great comfort food for rainy and chilly days. So be sure to bake this cake, sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and a slice of still warm cake, and enjoy its taste.
Ingredients needed to prepare cinnamon apple cake
This cake requires only a few very basic ingredients that you probably already have at home, or can easily buy in any store. Below is a shortened list of the products I used and possible substitutes.
- apples – I used early Polish apples here, you can use any variety, but harder ones will be better
- oil – I used rapeseed oil, you can also use another oil with a mild flavor
- butter – you will need a small amount of butter for the crumble, I used extra 82% butter, you can also use a butter mix, or even vegetable butter
- yogurt – I added thick Greek yogurt, you can also use plain natural yogurt, optionally it can also be kefir or buttermilk – the cake will then be a little less dense
What to serve with cinnamon apple cake?
If you prefer sweeter cakes, you can additionally drizzle this homemade apple cake with a little simple homemade glaze after baking and cooling. Just mix about 50 g of powdered sugar (1/3 cup) with about 1 teaspoon of milk and stir thoroughly. Drizzle the top of the cake with the prepared glaze in decorative patterns.
You can serve still warm cinnamon apple cake with a scoop of your favorite ice cream – then you’ll get an even more delicious dessert :) Such homemade apple cake is the perfect cake for coffee and tea. It will surely appeal to both household members and guests.
How to store cinnamon apple cake?
If it’s not too hot at home, this easy apple cake can sit at room temperature on the kitchen counter for about 3 days. I recommend transferring the cake to an airtight container with a lid, or covering it with a cake dome, so that the cake retains its freshness and moisture for as long as possible. Thanks to covering, the cake will not dry out and will retain its softness longer.
If the cake is to sit longer, or won’t be eaten quickly, it’s worth putting the leftovers in the fridge so it doesn’t spoil from the apples added to the cake. You can also freeze apple and crumble cake for about 3 months.
I hope this simple apple cake recipe will come in handy many times and you’ll gladly return to it. Be sure to share your impressions in the comments below the recipe!
P.S. By the way, I strongly encourage you to follow my Instagram profile, where you’ll find this and my other recipes in an easy-to-save-for-later format.
Recommended apple cake recipes
If you love apple cakes and all kinds of apple pies, then be sure to try my other recipes. There’s already a huge selection of them on the blog. And here I recommend, among others, three such recipes.
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