Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly moist and flavorful Cinnamon Apple Cake! The secret? A creamy, tangy cream cheese base that keeps the cake incredibly juicy and delicious. This recipe, inspired by a Cooking Light magazine favorite, is perfect for fall baking and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a symphony of warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 281.7 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Cinnamon Apple Cake

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How to Make Cinnamon Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (113g) softened margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 8 ounces (227g) softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  7. Peel and slice 4 medium apples (about 4 cups). Toss apples with 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Gently fold the apples into the batter.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan.
  12. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Best served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

130g

Fat

8g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cinnamon Apple Cake?

Cinnamon Apple Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cinnamon Apple Cake?

Cinnamon Apple Cake has approximately 281.7 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cinnamon Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Cinnamon Apple Cake are Sugar, Margarine, Vanilla Extract, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Eggs, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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