Description
Sweet aromas of “Apple Cinnamon Delight Cake” waft through kitchens, promising comfort and warmth. Fragrant spices and tender apples blend perfectly, creating a dessert that embraces classic home-baked goodness you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (7 ounces) cake flour
- 1 ¼ cups (7 ounces) cake flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 fuji apples, diced
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Spices, Fats, and Other Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and warm
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¾ cup regular oats
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a luscious mixture of granulated and dark brown sugars, combined with ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt, then fold in melted butter until a cohesive texture emerges.
- Gradually incorporate cake flour into the sugar mixture, kneading gently until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Prepare the apple filling by delicately coating diced apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon and rolled oats, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Warm the oven to a gentle 325 degrees fahrenheit and meticulously coat a cake pan with baking spray or a thin layer of butter and flour.
- In a stand mixer, combine cake flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt, creating a light, airy base.
- Introduce softened butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate a whole egg and an additional egg yolk, followed by a splash of vanilla extract and creamy buttermilk, blending until the batter becomes smooth and velvety.
- Gently fold the prepared apple-oat mixture and a hint of brown sugar into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a delicate touch.
- Crumble the reserved dough mixture over the top, creating a rustic, textured surface.
- Artfully scatter the spiced apple-oat mixture across the cake’s surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a inserted knife emerges cleanly, signaling the cake’s perfect doneness.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: This recipe requires two separate mixing bowls, one for the crumb topping and another for the cake batter, ensuring smooth ingredient integration.
- Temperature Matters: Maintain a consistent 325°F oven temperature for even baking and perfect cake texture.
- Moisture Magic: Buttermilk and fresh diced apples guarantee a wonderfully soft, tender cake with natural fruity sweetness.
- Topping Technique: Crumble the topping into irregular chunks for a rustic, bakery-style appearance and delightful textural contrast.
- Doneness Check: Use the knife test by inserting it into the cake’s center; a clean knife indicates the cake is perfectly baked.
- Storage Wisdom: Store covered at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for extended freshness, bringing to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg