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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Apple Cinnamon Cake

My friend Jennie is an absolutely wonderful cook.  Every recipe I have that comes from her is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  This Apple Cinnamon Cake is no exception.  Easy, fast, and to put it simply...perfection.  It's homey but can be "dressed up" by adding a pool of custard sauce or a scoop of homemade ice cream.  It is a great addition on a brunch menu.  It keeps well, and is also good the second day. 
I like to eat it just plain...sometimes right out of the pan. 

 Apple Cinnamon Cake

1 ¾ cup of granulated, sugar divided
6 oz. of cream cheese, softened
½ cup of butter
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 ½ cup of all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp. of baking powder
¼ tsp. of salt
2 tsp. of ground cinnamon
3 cups of peeled, chopped tart apples, any combination

Preheat the oven to 350ยบ F. Spray or butter an 8-inch spring-form pan.  Or use other baking pans...see the *note below.

Beat 1 ½ cups of the granulated sugar, cream cheese, butter, and the vanilla extract at medium speed until well mixed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; set aside. Lightly spoon the flour into the dry measuring cup. Combine the flour, baking powder, and the salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and beat at low speed until blended.

Put the chopped apples into a separate small bowl and set aside. Combine the remaining ¼ cup of sugar with the cinnamon. Measure out 2 Tablespoons of the cinnamon/sugar mixture and sprinkle this over the chopped apples and toss to mix. Lightly fold the apples into the batter.

Pour the batter into the spring-form pan and bake in the center of the oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Test with a skewer pushed into the center of the cake; no wet batter should be on the skewer when removed. Cool completely on a wire rack and cut using a serrated knife.

*This cake can easily be made in a regular cake pan or even individual ramekins as you can see in the photo below.  Just insert some buttered or sprayed parchment paper in the bottom of your pan or ramekin so that the cake can be easily tipped out.  You can then turn it upright onto serving plates without it sticking to the pans. 


19 comments:

  1. i love a good, simple apple cake. this looks like just the trick! hubster and i have apple picking on the horizon...i think i will have to put them to good use in this cake!
    best
    christy

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  2. here from Bella Roz cant wait to try this sounds and looks incredible!~

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  3. here from Bella Roz cant wait to try this sounds and looks incredible!~

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  4. here from Bella Roz cant wait to try this sounds and looks incredible!~

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  5. here from Bella Roz cant wait to try this sounds and looks incredible!~

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  6. here from Bella Roz cant wait to try this sounds and looks incredible!~

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  7. Hi There! I'm your newest follower from the blog hop! Lovely blog you have here:) You can find me at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com

    This looks amazing! GLad I found you. I'm a foodie:)

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  8. oh wow love the apples in here looks amazing and great for the season

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  9. This looks amazing! Found you at Bella Vita. Wondering if you would like to link up over at Vegetarian Foodie Fridays. I would love to have you.

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  10. Is there enough time to make all the delicious cakes one wants to eat each season? Especially apple season, thanks for sharing this beautiful cake.

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  11. Thank you for linking up this beautiful cake!

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  12. I have a couple of different kind of apples just picked from the tree, this would be a great home for some of them. I love that it's simple and quick to put together.

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  13. I love apple cakes...this one is so pretty...love that gorgeous crusty top!! YUM :D Thanks for sharing it with the hearth and soul hop this week.

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  14. Your friend's apple cake recipe sounds lovely! I've bookmarked it so I can give it a try - thanks for sharing it.

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  15. I join the apple cake lovers! It just takes cake to a yummy next level for me. I make apple muffins but have never tried a cake by myself - thanks for sharing this recipe with us at the hearth and soul hop!

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  16. Looks wonderful! Stopping by from the H 'n S Blog Hop. Would love to have you join my Thursday Carnival....

    Wendy
    Around My Family Table

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  17. I'm not a sweet-eater but these pictures make my mouth water.
    Christine Allred

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  18. Thank you so much for linking up this delicious apple cake recipe on my get-together. I chose to feature it as one of the best fall recipes from last week's posts. Thank you again and I hope you visit again! Roz (bella)

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  19. That's a beautful looking cake - simple, rustic, flavourful cake is hard to beat.
    Sue :-)

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