Description

This delightful Cinnamon Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of apples with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Cake:

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

For the Cinnamon Topping:

50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, melted

For the Sugar Glaze:

30 grams (1/4 cup) icing sugar or powdered sugar, sifted
1–2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with baking or parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add chopped apple and stir briefly.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, oil, and yogurt.
Combine wet and dry: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
Make cinnamon topping: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and butter until lumpy. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Prepare glaze: Mix sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

This cake is best served warm or at room temperature.
Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 275
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg