Cinnamon Sugar Fresh Apple Cake
Sweet fresh apples are baked in a flavorful cake batter until tender and golden brown. The cinnamon sugar streusel topping adds sweetness and crunch. This recipe is fast and easy, and takes less than an hour from start to finish.
Equipment
- square baking dish, 8- by 8-inch
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Apple Cake:
- 3 medium or 2 large apples such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Gala, or Fuji
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Streusel Toppping:
- 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter an 8- by 8-inch square glass baking dish.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples in 1/2-inch pieces, enough to fill a 2 cup measuring cup.
- In a large bowl, toss the apples with the sugar. Let them sit for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the vegetable oil and egg; reserve.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until well combined. The mixture will be stiff, like cookie dough. Stir in the apple-sugar mixture and stir until combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- To make the streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons flour, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cold butter, and optional chopped nuts (if using) in a small bowl, and use your hands to work the dry ingredients into the butter, until you have a crumbly mixture. Scatter the mixture across the top of the cake batter.
- Bake until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool and cut the cake in squares. Makes 9 servings.
Notes
Storage Directions: Cool the cake completely, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or transfer slices to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Before serving, you can warm individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to bring back that fresh-baked taste.
Freezing Directions: Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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