Apple Cinnamon Cake (Soft & Moist)

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Apple Cinnamon Cake (Soft & Moist)

🧺 Ingredients

For the Apple Layer:

  • 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced or thinly sliced)

  • 1–2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp lemon juice (prevents browning)

For the Cake Batter:

  • 3 eggs (room temperature)

  • 75 g sugar (about ⅓ cup)

  • 8 g vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)

  • 150 g all-purpose flour (1¼ cups)

  • 10 g baking powder (2 tsp)

  • 100 g melted butter (½ cup)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

✅ Step 1: Prepare the Apples

  1. Peel and cut apples into small cubes or thin slices.

  2. Put them in a bowl.

  3. Add:

    • Sugar

    • Cinnamon

    • Lemon juice

  4. Mix gently and set aside.

✅ Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter

  1. In a mixing bowl, add eggs + sugar + vanilla sugar.

  2. Beat with a whisk or mixer for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.

  3. Add melted butter and mix well.

  4. In another bowl, combine:

    • Flour

    • Baking powder

  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture.

  6. Mix gently until smooth (do NOT overmix).

✅ Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  1. Line a round cake pan (20–22 cm) with parchment paper or grease it.

  2. Spread the prepared apples evenly in the bottom of the pan.

  3. Pour the cake batter over the apples.

  4. Smooth the top with a spatula.

✅ Step 4: Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

  2. Bake for 35–40 minutes until:

    • Top is golden

    • Toothpick comes out clean

✅ Step 5: Cool & Serve

  1. Let cake cool for 10 minutes.

  2. Turn upside down onto a plate (apple layer on top).

  3. Optional topping:

    • Powdered sugar

    • Whipped cream

    • Honey drizzle

🍰 Result:

✔ Soft
✔ Moist
✔ Sweet apple cinnamon flavor
✔ Perfect for tea or dessert

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