Enjoy a slice of Apple Cinnamon Cake with a homemade powder sugar glaze and a sweet cinnamon swirl that runs through it. Every slice is loaded with flavor!

We love everything cinnamon and apple. Cinnamon and apple go together like peanut butter and jelly they just belong together.

Baking apple and cinnamon desserts is definitely one of my favorite things to do in the fall. This Apple Cinnamon Cake is like enjoying a sweet piece of Apple Pie but in cake form and somehow, even better!

Plus it is easier to make than a homemade pie and ready in a no time! When I started making this cake while baking in the fall, it quickly became a family favorite, so much that they requested I make a few extra to freeze when apples are no longer in season.

It takes a little extra work now, but being able to just pull out that cake and have it ready to go when apples are no longer plentiful, is super convenient and it’s so delicious!

My favorite part of this Apple Cinnamon Cake is the swirl, that really makes this cake what it is and makes it stand out from any other apple cake that you’ve tried.

If you are an apple lover and want something, easy, fast and super tasty – then you have to whip up this Apple Cinnamon Cake ASAP!

Some of our other favorite cake recipes we have on our site include: Chocolate Chip Cake, Eclair Cake and Spice Cake!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

This recipe uses common baking ingredients and comes together easily.
Would be the perfect thing to take to a potluck, party, festival or bake sale.
You can make a double batch, enjoy one cake now and freeze one for later.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM)

Apples
Granulated sugar
Ground cinnamon
Unsalted butter
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Milk
Powdered sugar

HOW TO MAKE APPLE CINNAMON CAKE, STEP BY STEP:

Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9-inch round cake or pie pan.
In a medium bowl, add the apples, sugar, and cinnamon and mix to coat before setting aside.
Whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl, until fully combined. Set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a separate large mixing bowl, until combined.
In another bowl whisk together eggs, butter (cooled), vanilla extract, and milk.
Using a spatula, add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix to combine, but don’t over mix!
Fold in the apples and stir carefully and briefly. Pour the batter into the prepared cake or pie pan.
Top the batter with the cinnamon mixture and swirl it through the batter using a knife.
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick can be inserted into the center of the cake and comes out clean. Keep note that the cinnamon swirl will still be wet when it’s hot.
While the cake is baking, make the sugar glaze. Mix together the icing sugar and milk until smooth in a mixing bowl.
Pour the glaze over the warm cake and let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
Serve the glazed cake while still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD?

If you want to work on this Apple Cinnamon Cake ahead of time and get some of the work done early, you can. This is nice if you’re making it for a holiday, get together or party when you have other things that need to get done closer to the party too.

I suggest you start working on the recipe up to just before folding in the cinnamon apples. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it, then add the apples just before baking it later.

WHAT ARE THE BEST APPLES TO USE FOR THIS APPLE CAKE?

You can use any apple you want in this cinnamon apple cake. You can even use a mixture of a few different types of apples. Some of the best apples to choose are:

Granny Smith
Golden Delicious
Pink Lady
Honeycrisp
Jonagold

CAN I USE A DIFFERENT GLAZE?

Absolutely, if you’re not feeling the powdered sugar glaze, you can try a lemon glaze or an apple cider glaze. They would both pair nicely with this cake recipe.

To make a Lemon Glaze: Combine ¾ cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

To make an Apple Cider Glaze: Combine ¾ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.

HOW TO STORE:

Any leftovers should be transferred to an airtight container and kept at room temperature where it will keep for up to 3-4 days.

I don’t recommend storing it in the refrigerator as that tends to dry out your cake faster.

You can also freeze this cake, place cake wrapped in plastic wrap and then foil in a freezer bag or container where it will keep for up to 2 months.

To defrost, remove from the freezer to the countertop overnight until thawed.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep a close eye on your cake.
If you find that your cake is burning so quickly, I suggest using a sheet of aluminum foil and placing it over top of the cake as it finishes baking.
As with most cake recipes, I suggest using the toothpick test to determine when the cake is finished baking. It’s done when a toothpick can be inserted into the cake and it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs
You can try a combination of apples in this cake recipe if desired.
I like to make this ahead of time so all I have to do is bake it later to save time.
Serve this with some vanilla ice cream for a real treat.
Feel free to use a different glaze, I’ve shared some options above.
You can freeze this cake if desired, see my suggestions above on how to do that properly.

Ready for a new fall baking favorite to use for any occasion? This moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Cake is just the cake recipe you need to make.

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Apple Cinnamon Cake