Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
- For the cinnamon apple drizzle:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons apple juice or milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or deep baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs; whisk until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples evenly into the batter.
- Prepare crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, and apple juice/milk to make the drizzle. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake moist and tender.
- You can prepare the cake a day ahead; add the glaze just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
