Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake Idea moist, fluffy, spiced
A warm, moist sheet cake packed with fresh apples and cinnamon spice — simple to make, perfect for sharing, and absolutely comforting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup light brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk or sour cream
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2½ cups peeled, diced apples
Optional Cinnamon Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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2–3 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 pan.
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Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
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Fold in diced apples. Spread batter into pan.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
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Cool slightly. Drizzle with glaze if using.
Notes
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Great with nuts or raisins added.
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Stores well at room temp or chilled.
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Flavor improves after a day.