Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe
Soft Cinnamon Apple Cake filled with spiced apples and cinnamon swirl.Topped with a sweet glaze for extra flavor.Easy homemade dessert ready in just over an hour.
Ingredients
For the apples
- 45 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 apples peeled and diced
For the cinnamon swirl
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 120 g unsalted butter melted
For the cake
- 360 g plain flour
- 200 g caster sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 300 ml whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 110 g unsalted butter melted and cooled
For the glaze
- 200 g icing sugar
- 40 ml whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line an 8x10-inch baking tray.
- Toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon, then set aside.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the swirl mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add milk, vanilla, and eggs; mix until just combined.
- Stir in melted butter gently.
- Fold in the apples and pour batter into the tray.
- Spoon the cinnamon swirl over the top and swirl lightly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until mostly set.
- Prepare glaze by mixing icing sugar and milk until smooth.
- Pour glaze over warm Cinnamon Apple Cake and let it soak in.
- Cool for 45 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Swap milk with plant-based alternatives if needed
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream