This cinnamon apple sheet cake is warm, cozy, and wonderfully simple — a soft, buttery cake studded with cinnamon-dusted apples in every slice. Baked in a sheet pan, it is easy to share and perfect for fall gatherings or an everyday treat. For another classic apple dessert, try this Classic Apple Charlotte Cake.
Ingredients
- 700 g (1.5 lb) apples
- 230 g (2 cups) flour
- 4 eggs
- 100 g (7 tbsp) butter, melted
- 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 15 g (1 tbsp) vanilla sugar
- 100 g (1/3 cup) sour cream
- 7 g (1.5 tsp) baking powder
- Salt, cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel, core and dice the apples; dust lightly with cinnamon.
- Whisk the melted butter with the eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the sour cream; sift in the flour with the baking powder.
- Fold the apples into the batter.
- Spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes.
- Cool, cut into portions and serve.
Tips
- Use firm apples that hold their shape, so the cake stays tender rather than soggy.
- Do not overmix once the flour goes in — a gentle stir keeps the crumb soft.
- For another cinnamon-apple favorite, try Apple Cinnamon Waffles, and find more baking ideas at Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 110 kcal, protein 2.8 g, fat 3.5 g, carbs 16.5 g.