Description
This Cinnamon Apple Cake Delight is a moist and flavorful baked treat featuring tender chunks of apple infused with warm cinnamon spice. The cake is topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble and finished with a sweet glaze, making it perfect for dessert or afternoon tea. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it combines simple ingredients for a comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 210 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 150 grams (3/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 cup (approximately 1 large) red apple, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil or flavorless oil
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt
Cinnamon Topping
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Glaze
- 30 grams (1/4 cup) icing sugar or powdered sugar, sifted
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) standard or 160°C (320°F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with baking or parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add in the chopped peeled apple and stir briefly to evenly distribute the fruit among the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt until well combined to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cake light and tender.
- Prepare the Cake Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Make Cinnamon Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the cake batter for a flavorful crust.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted icing sugar and milk to create a smooth glaze of drizzling consistency.
- Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to set before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use a tart red apple like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
- To make the cake gluten-free, substitute the plain flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
