Cinnamon Swirl Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 apples (peeled and diced)
• 50 g granulated sugar (for the apples)
• 2 tsp cinnamon (for the apples)
• 150 g light brown sugar (for the cinnamon swirl)
• 2 tbsp cinnamon (for the cinnamon swirl)
• 120 g butter (melted; for the cinnamon swirl)
• 350 g flour (for the cake)
• 180 g sugar (for the cake)
• 4 tsp baking powder (for the cake)
• 300 ml milk (for the cake)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the cake)
• 2 eggs (large, room temperature; for the cake)
• 100 g butter (melted; for the cake)
• 100 g icing sugar (for the glaze)
• 4 tsp milk (for the glaze)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F). Line a baking tin with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the apples. Mix the granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon, add the apples, and toss until well coated. Set aside.

3. 3

   Mix the light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth. Set the cinnamon swirl mixture aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder.

5. 5

   Add the milk, vanilla extract, and room-temperature eggs to the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined.

6. 6

   Gently stir the melted butter into the batter.

7. 7

   Fold in the cinnamon-coated apples. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Dollop the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter. Use a knife to swirl it through the batter.

9. 9

   Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

10. 10

    Mix the icing sugar and 4 teaspoons milk until smooth.

11. 11

    Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.

Notes

The source does not specify the baking tin size.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baked
• fall
• apple
• cinnamon
• vegetarian