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Easy One-Bowl Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake

Easy One-Bowl Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake

A delightful recipe for an Easy One-Bowl Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake bursting with warm flavors and fresh apples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use a soft, well-sifted flour for a tender crumb.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Balances the tartness of the apples with gentle sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cake rise fluffy and light.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon The star spice that infuses warm, cozy flavor throughout.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances all the sweet and spicy notes perfectly.
  • 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together and add richness.
  • 1 cup milk Adds moisture for that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake tender and moist without heaviness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Boosts the sweet aroma and depth of flavor.

For the Fruit and Topping

  • 2 cups fresh apples Crisp, peeled, and diced apples bring bursts of freshness.
  • ¼ cup brown sugar Sprinkled on top to create a lightly caramelized, crunchy finish.
  • 1 teaspoon additional ground cinnamon A topping dusting to highlight the warm spice notes.

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in the same bowl until fully blended.
  • Stir in eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mix until silky-smooth.
  • Fold diced apples into the batter with a gentle motion.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and an extra pinch of cinnamon evenly over the batter.
  • Bake the cake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then finish cooling completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cake, baking, breakfast cake, cinnamon cake, easy recipe, one-bowl cake
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