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Easy Apple Cinnamon Cake – Moist & Flavorful

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This Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake is a perfect fall dessert, featuring a moist cake loaded with apples and warm spices, topped with a cinnamon glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium-sized)

For the Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan.

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  • In a separate bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

  • Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients.

  • Fold in apples and pour batter into the prepared pan.

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then add powdered sugar.

  • Pour the glaze over the warm cake and let it cool before slicing.

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