Moist Cinnamon Apple Cake
Cinnamon Apple Cake is moist, cozy, and full of warm fall flavor. An easy dessert that’s perfect for holidays or everyday baking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in chopped apples and optional nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.