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Cinnamon Apple Cake

Cinnamon Apple Cake

A super moist vanilla cake, with a sweet and buttery cinnamon swirl featuring juicy apple chunks, covered in a sweet glaze. A delightful treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x10 inch baking tray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

For the apples

  • 45 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 apples peeled & diced

For the cinnamon swirl

  • 150 g light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 120 g unsalted butter melted

For the cake

  • 360 g plain flour
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 300 ml whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten, room temperature
  • 110 g unsalted butter melted & cooled slightly

For the glaze

  • 200 g icing sugar
  • 40 ml whole milk

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan) and line an 8x10" baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

For the apples

  • Peel and dice your apples, then whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Coat the apples in the mix, then set aside.

For the cinnamon swirl

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter with a spoon until fully combined, then set aside.

For the cake

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, and baking powder, then whisk together with a hand whisk until combined.
  • Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs and whisk until just combined, then gently stir in the butter with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Fold in your apples, then pour the batter into your prepared tin, spreading it out to the edges.
  • Dollop on the cinnamon mixture, then swirl it through the batter with a knife. It should sit on top of the batter, rather than sink to the bottom.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out mostly clean, with just a few crumbs on it.

For the glaze

  • Whilst the cake is baking, make the glaze. Mix together the icing sugar and milk with a spoon until runny and smooth.
  • Pour the glaze over the warm cake and spread it out evenly, letting it drip down any cracks in the cake.
  • Let it cool in the tin for around 45 minutes, then slice into 16-20 pieces and enjoy warm or cold.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When testing if the cake is done, make sure to test the cake only, as the apples and cinnamon swirl will still be wet and gooey. You can also make the glaze with water rather than milk if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple cake, cake, cinnamon, Cinnamon roll, Traybakes
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