A moist apple dessert that feels like a warm hug on a chilly autumn day, featuring tender chunks of apple balanced with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, combining well to ensure an even distribution.
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Gradually mix in the melted butter and milk until well incorporated.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
Add the sliced apples to the batter, folding them in carefully to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
