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.