How to make Cinnamon Crust Apple Cake

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Apple season! I grow buckets of Apples every year so I have quite the arsenal of Apple recipes stashed away for the Autumnal bake off that ensues every year come Apple picking time. This one is my absolute, above all others favourite Apple bake!

Cinnamon Apple Cake

This cake is incredible! The combination of soft fluffy sponge, apple chunks, aromatic Cinnamon and the crunchy sugary crust…omg, its a keeper! Warming and satisfying its one you’ll make time and time again!

Homegrown apples

What you’ll need for this Recipe

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Hand Mixer (for Creaming the butter and sugar)

Wooden spoon for combining the rest of the ingredients

1 Mixing Bowl

1 small bowl for the Cinnamon Crust topping

1 x 2lb Loaf tin

Loaf tin liner

Cake Skewer for testing

Why I Love this Cinnamon Crust Apple Cake

Easy to make– A zero fuss recipe. Just layer the cake batter with the Cinnamon sugar and bake

Quick– Need something in a hurry? Prepped and baked within 45 minutes for unexpected guests

Involve the kids– Let the little ones help. A fun and easy bake to enjoy with the kiddies

Tastes Amazing!– Not kidding! Syrupy apple chunk heaven! Sure to become a family favourite

Convenient– Very little equipment required.

Apple cinnamon cake

How to make Cinnamon Crust Apple Cake

(As always the full recipe and video can be found on the recipe card at the end of the post)

Ingredients

  • Eating Apples, cored and cubed
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Caster Sugar
  • Plain flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Soft brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°c
  • Cream the butter and sugar
  • Add the eggs, mix well.
  • Add the flour & baking soda, mix again
  • Add the milk & vanilla extract, blend until combined & smooth
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cinnamon & brown sugar, set aside
  • Line a Loaf pan, pour in half the cake batter, scatter apple chunks on top, then sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mix. Pour the remaining cake batter on top, scatter more apple chunks on top, sprinkle with the remaining Cinnamon sugar mix.
  • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
Apple cinnamon cake

How to Store Cinnamon Crust Apple Cake

Pop in a airtight container at room temperature, use within 4 days.

Can you Freeze Cinnamon Crust Apple Cake?

Of Course! Wrap in cling film, pop in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and serve.

Want more Cinnamon and Apple Recipes? Take a look at these…

Apple Puff Pie

Apple and Oat Muffins

Apple and Raisin Turnover

Cinnamon Bundt Cakes

Cinnamon Rolls

Blackcurrant and Cinnamon Chocolate Cookies

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4 from 1 vote

Cinnamon Crust Apple Cake

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 Eating Apples, cored and cubed
  • 110 g Unsalted Butter
  • 130 g Caster Sugar
  • 240 g Plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 60 g Soft brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 120 ml Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°c
  • Cream the butter and sugar
  • Add the eggs, mix well.
  • Add the flour & baking soda, mix again
  • Add the milk & vanilla extract, blend until combined & smooth
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cinnamon & brown sugar, set aside
  • Line a Loaf pan, pour in half the cake batter, scatter apple chunks on top, then sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mix. Pour the remaining cake batter on top, scatter more apple chunks on top, sprinkle with the remaining Cinnamon sugar mix.
  • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

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  1. Laura October 29, 2022
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