This light, fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar layer is the perfect cake for fall! This easy recipe is a humble little cake that wows with it’s delicious cinnamon sugar crust.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Ingredients
Apple Cake:
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar
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1/3 cup oil
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1 egg
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon white vinegar)
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 1/2 cups flour
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2 1/2 cups chopped apples (see notes)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
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Notes
- Apples: I found that two average sized apples was about the right amount to get 2-ish cups of cut apples. For cuts/textures, see the photo and notes in the post! I like to use a crispy, sweet apple like Honeycrisp for this cake, but honestly, I think just about any type of apple would work.
- Types of Oil: Canola or vegetable oil is what I normally use, but olive oil is also really delicious in baked goods – it just has a unique, distinct, olive oily flavor. Also, I haven’t tried it yet but I’d be willing to bet that an equal amount of coconut oil or butter would work, too.
- Honey Butter: Mix 2-3 tablespoons softened butter with 2-3 tablespoons of honey. Add a sprinkle of sea salt if you want to take it over the top (you do).
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