Apple Cinnamon Fall Cake Design Recipe
Apple cinnamon cake—because nothing screams “fall” like the combination of apples and cinnamon. You’ve seen it all before, right? The same spiced desserts, the same decorations. But, hey, why not give it a shot and see if you can impress someone other than yourself with this easy apple cinnamon cake design? It’s not some complicated Martha Stewart project. Just a simple cake, topped with that familiar spice blend, designed to look as delicious as it tastes. Perfect for anyone who claims they don’t have time for cake design but still wants that Pinterest-perfect moment.
Apple Cinnamon Fall Cake Design Recipe
A simple apple cinnamon cake, decorated to resemble the perfect fall treat with minimal effort but maximum impact.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple diced
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the diced apple pieces.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes generously, and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for a bit of crunch.
- For a richer frosting, add cream cheese instead of butter.
- If you like it extra spiced, double the cinnamon in the cake batter.
- This cake can be made a day ahead—just store it in an airtight container.
- Don’t overbake the cake. It should be moist and fluffy, not dry.
