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Easy Sour Cream Apple Cinnamon Cake

This cozy apple cinnamon cake features a soft texture, a crisp top, and a perfect balance of sweetness from apples, topped with a warm cinnamon sugar crust.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 331
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces apples, chopped Use firm apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala.
  • 2 pieces eggs Ensure they are at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup canola oil Vegetable or soybean oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with gluten-free flour using a 1:1 ratio.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Light brown sugar can provide a deeper flavor.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Can add 1/2 tsp of nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat the eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes until pale and thick.
  3. Mix in the vanilla, sour cream, and canola oil until smooth.
  4. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix for about 30 seconds, just until combined.
  5. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, then scatter half of the chopped apples over the top.
  6. Spread the remaining batter over the apples, arranging the rest of the apples on top.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
Baking
  1. Bake the cake for 65 to 75 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool before slicing.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter and ensure the baking time is appropriate depending on your oven. Pair with coffee, tea, or ice cream.