Best 7 Moist Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipes

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From classic to contemporary, apple cinnamon cake remains a beloved dessert that combines the flavors of sweet apples, aromatic cinnamon, and a moist, tender crumb. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this timeless treat can be a delightful culinary adventure. With a plethora of recipes out there, finding the one that suits your tastes and skill level can be overwhelming. In this article, we'll guide you through the nuances of creating a moist and flavorful apple cinnamon cake, providing a comprehensive selection of recipes ranging from traditional to modern, simple to elaborate, ensuring that you'll find the ideal recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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APPLE CINNAMON WHITE CAKE



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A buttery white cake that comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all day making it. Adding apples and cinnamon with brown sugar in layers makes this cake into an autumn delight. A scoop of ice cream is especially good with this cake.

Provided by Jinglebells

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk
1 apple, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour and baking powder together in a bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the apples and half the brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apple mixture into batter. Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a finger or spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 143 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

CINNAMON APPLE CAKE



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This simple cinnamon apple cake is moist and flavorful, loaded with fresh apples and walnuts.

Provided by Jill

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups chopped and peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the chopped apples and walnuts. Spoon into your greased pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool about 10-15 minutes. Cut the warm cake into slices and serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST MOIST APPLE CAKE



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Best apple cake we've ever eaten. I've taken three recipes and combined them to create what my family now requests for birthdays! We think the cake is better once it sits for awhile. Even refrigerated and then heated back up, the flavors seem to really stand out. You can substitute pecans for the walnuts.

Provided by Donna Jean

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 apples, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
½ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Whisk oil, white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture; fold apples and 1 1/2 cups walnuts into batter. Pour batter into a 10x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set, about 1 hour. Pierce surface of cake in several places with a large fork.
  • Stir brown sugar, butter, and milk together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils, about 2 1/2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 cup walnuts over hot cake and pour brown sugar mixture over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 315.7 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

APPLE CINNAMON BUNDT CAKE



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This recipe is from Every Day Foods. I saw it on TV, and it looked so easy, I had to make it. It's moist and full of tender and chunky apple slices, and has a rich cinnamon spice flavor. I served it still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wow! Be sure to serve within the first day or two, as the apples will break down.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar (it calls for light brown, but I used dark brown, and I really liked that)
4 large eggs
6 medium apples (keep from turning brown with a little lemon juice squeezed on the slices) or 4 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch (keep from turning brown with a little lemon juice squeezed on the slices)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons water (I used apple juice, yum!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350, and prepare the 12 cup bundt pan (grease and flour if you don't have a non-stick).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together.
  • In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave, and add brown sugar and eggs, whisking until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in dry ingredients just until combined- don't overmix.
  • Fold in the apples (it will look sort of like peanut butter coated apple slices, but don't worry- the batter bakes up around the apple slices) and spoon batter into the bundt pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (about an hour).
  • Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, and invert onto a rack placed over wax paper to cool completely.
  • Make the glaze by whisking the water (or apple juice) together with the confectioners' sugar adding just enough liquid to make the glaze thick but pourable.
  • Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cake, and let it firm up before serving.

APPLE CINNAMON CAKE



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This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it after dinner! Easy to make, it's super moist on the inside and has a crispy, cinnamon-rich crunch on the outside. -Marideane Maxwell, Albany, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Combine cake mix, pie filling, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar. Add remaining cake mix; top with remaining cinnamon sugar., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Mix confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and enough water to reach desired consistency. Spoon glaze over cake, allowing some to flow over sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOIST APPLE CAKE



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This appetizing apple cinnamon cake, draped with a warm brown sugar sauce, is a crowd-pleaser at parties or at the office, confirms Lisa Miller from West Chester, Ohio. "I adapted a friend's recipe by decreasing the oil and substituting applesauce," she notes. "I also switched to fat-free milk...but no one will ever guess this treat is light."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add applesauce, oil and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir into flour mixture; mix well. Fold in apples and pecans., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over warm cake. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE AND CINNAMON CAKE



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Moist, fruity cake

Provided by fmknightuk

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Sift flour and cinnamon into bowl and stir in the sugar and raisins
  • mix in melted butter, eggs, milk and apples and beat till smooth
  • pour into prepared 20cm square cake tin
  • bake for about 1hr 15mins until cake springs back when pressed.
  • cool on wire rack

Tips:

  • Prep Your Baking Dish: Generously grease and flour your bundt pan before pouring in the batter. This will ensure that your cake releases cleanly from the pan and has a beautiful shape.
  • Measure Ingredients Accurately: Baking is a science, and precise measurements are key to success. Use a kitchen scale to weigh ingredients whenever possible, and be sure to measure liquids in a liquid measuring cup.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients First: Before adding any wet ingredients, whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and prevent lumps.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar Until Light and Fluffy: This step is essential for a moist and tender cake. Cream the butter and sugar together on high speed for at least 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs One at a Time: Slowly add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the mixture from curdling.
  • Alternate Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients to the batter in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven can significantly affect the outcome of your cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking and avoid opening the oven door during baking.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Once the cake is done baking, let it cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.

Conclusion:

With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, cinnamony flavor, this apple cinnamon cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips for baking the perfect apple cinnamon cake, and you'll have a delicious treat that's perfect for any occasion.

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