Description
This Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is moist, spiced, and full of sweet-tart apples. One bowl, no mixer, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
4 cups sliced apples (about 3-4, peeled if desired; Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or orange juice)
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup coconut oil (or avocado or vegetable oil)
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick slices.
2. Toss apples with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl; let sit for 30–45 minutes to macerate.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. Stir in oil, eggs, and vanilla into the apple mixture.
5. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves; mix until just incorporated.
6. Prepare baking pan with spray and parchment paper; pour in batter.
7. Bake 50–55 minutes (9×9 pan) or 45–50 minutes (9×13 pan), until knife inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 15 minutes, then slice and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp) for best flavor.
Slice apples evenly for consistent texture.
Cake tastes even better the next day.
Add turbinado sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 33mg