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January 15, 2019 By Sarah 10 Comments

Apple Cinnamon Cake

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Simplicity at it’s finest: the apple cinnamon cake has layers of apples in a delicate cake with a hint of warm cinnamon.

Slice of apple cinnamon cake

A little bit clafoutis, a little bit apfelkuchen, and a little bit apple pie, this cake is absolutely the best of all the worlds.

Close up of apple cinnamon cake with powdered sugar

This cake came to be on a day full of baking during a snowstorm when I had lots of apples to use. We typically have honeycrisp in the house (Dan’s favorite), but the flavor profile of this cake is so simple, any kind of apple will work. Want something more tart? Go for Granny Smith.

Apple cinnamon cake

The combination of apples and cinnamon is classic and full of nostalgia for me. It makes me think of the sweet cinnamon apples my mom would serve with pork, and at the same time, it makes me think of Apple Jacks (remember those??). That makes it totally acceptable to have cake for breakfast, right?

Apple cinnamon cake

Just check out those layers.

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Apple Cinnamon Cake

Close up of apple cinnamon cake with powdered sugar

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5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

 

  • 3/4 cup flour 
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt 
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature 
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled to room temperature 
  • 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line a springform pan, set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and foamy.
  4. Add the vanilla and orange zest, mix until combined. 
  5. Add half of the flour and mix until combined. Add half of the butter and mix until combined. Repeat.
  6. Add the thinly sliced apples to the batter and fold in gently with a spatula.  
  7. Add the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan. 
  9. Serve warm with powdered sugar and/or ice cream.

Notes

 

* I used honeycrisp apples, but use whatever type you like

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  1. Elizabeth says

    March 2, 2019 at 3:41 am

    You have to go to Portillo’s for a Beef sandwich or their hot dogs. Best in Chicago. Great City not in winter but the food makes up for the lousy weather.

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    • Sarah says

      March 3, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Good food really makes up for crummy weather. I’ll add this to my list of places to go. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    April 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Sarah I second a visit to Chicago for Portillo’s. It’s a staple here! And if you get there try their chocolate cakeBut your cake looks like a perfect option for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sarah says

      April 18, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      *looks up flights to Chicago*

      Reply
  3. Niki says

    April 18, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    Honeycrisp apples are my favorite too! I love your tip on using any kind of apple in this dish. Your photos are beautiful, and it’s awesome how the pattern of your cooking rack mirrors the pattern on your plates!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 23, 2019 at 12:11 am

      Thanks so much! I hadn’t even noticed about the plates!

      Reply
  4. Abbey says

    April 24, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    What gluten free flour would you recommend for this? I’m thinking of trying a blend of almond and tapioca! Love this recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Sarah says

      April 25, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      I haven’t tried this recipe with gf flour yet, but your combo of almond and tapioca would be perfect! The slight nutty taste from the almond flour would taste great with the apples and cinnamon!

      Reply
  5. Kathryn says

    May 16, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    I love how easy this cake it to make! 20 minutes is totally doable. Can’t wait to try it soon!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sarah says

      May 16, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      It’s amazing how quick and easy it is!!

      Reply

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