Easy Apple Cake – Moist, Cinnamon-Spiced & Ready in 10 Minutes
When the crisp air of fall arrives and apples overflow at the market, nothing beats the cozy aroma of this Easy Apple Cake. With just one bowl and 10 minutes of prep, you’ll have a warm, moist cake studded with apples and kissed with cinnamon. It’s the kind of dessert that feels like home—simple, satisfying, and impossible to resist.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-bowl recipe – minimal cleanup
- Moist & flavorful – packed with tender apple chunks
- Budget-friendly – made with pantry staples
- Perfect for sharing – potlucks, family dinners, or Sunday coffee
- Freezer-friendly – make ahead and enjoy later
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk & spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 9×9-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan
- Small bowl & fork (for streusel, optional)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 cups apples (about 3 medium), peeled & chopped (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- ½ tsp cinnamon
🌿 Optional Add-In: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
