Apple Cinnamon Cake

🍰 Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith work great)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)


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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan (or line with parchment).

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Mix in the sour cream.

5. Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing just until combined.

6. Gently fold in the diced apples.

7. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar topping. Add the rest of the batter, then top with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture (and nuts if using).

8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Let cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm or at room temperature!



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👉 You can also drizzle with a simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla) for extra sweetness.