Description

A moist and cozy cinnamon apple cake layered with spiced apples, a buttery cinnamon swirl, and finished with a sweet glaze. Perfect for fall baking or whenever you crave a warm spiced dessert.

Ingredients

For the apples:

45 g granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 apples, peeled and diced

For the cinnamon swirl:

150 g light brown sugar

2 tablespoons cinnamon

120 g unsalted butter, melted

For the cake:

360 g plain flour

200 g caster sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

300 ml whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature

110 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

For the glaze:

200 g icing sugar

40 ml whole milk

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line an 8×10-inch baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Prepare the apples: Peel and dice apples. Mix with sugar and cinnamon to coat. Set aside.
Make the cinnamon swirl: Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth.
Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, mix flour, caster sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Assemble: Spread half the batter in the tray. Add half the cinnamon swirl and apples. Repeat with remaining batter, swirl, and apples. Swirl the top gently with a knife.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make the glaze: Mix icing sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Add walnuts or pecans for crunch.
Swap pears for apples for variety.
Use mixed apple types for sweet-tart balance.
Add nutmeg or allspice to cinnamon swirl for extra spice.
Bake in a bundt pan for a different presentation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Autumn-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 32 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg