Indulge in the goodness of this moist and flavorful apple cinnamon white cake. Made with fresh apples and aromatic cinnamon, this cake is perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat. The warm spices combined with the sweet-tartness of the apples create a delightful taste sensation that will have your taste buds begging for more. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can quickly whip up this impressive cake for any occasion. Serve it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Drizzle this mixture over the top of the batter, creating a swirl pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
