Description
A rustic apple cake with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, golden-baked to perfection and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Apple Mixture:
- 3 medium apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apple mixture: In a medium bowl, toss apple slices with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in half of the prepared apple slices. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Arrange the remaining apple slices in a decorative pattern on top of the batter, gently pressing them in slightly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove the springform ring. Allow to cool completely.
- Just before serving, dust the top generously with powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
Notes
You can use any apple variety you like; sweeter apples will yield a softer texture, while tart apples provide a nice contrast. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 5g