Apple and Cinnamon Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk
- 2 medium apples (about 2 cups), peeled, cored, and diced
For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Add apples: Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Prepare topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
Let me know if you’d like tips for adapting this recipe for your website or specific dietary preferences! 😊