Craving a slice of autumnal comfort? This cinnamon apple teacake recipe delivers a moist, flavorful delight that's surprisingly simple to create.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make treat – no advanced baking skills required!
Ingredients
Let's gather what we need to whip up this awesome Cinnamon Apple Teacake—it's way easier than it sounds, promise!
First, for my cinnamon apples, I'm using about 600g of Granny Smiths. Gotta have those, plus two and a half teaspoons of cinnamon. And get ready for fifty grams (or three tablespoons) of melted unsalted butter and two tablespoons of white sugar! Cinnamon is a great spice to pair with apples, as is often found in apple pie filling.
Now for the dry stuff: I need one and a half cups of plain flour, two teaspoons of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of salt. Easy enough, right?
Next, the wet ingredients: four tablespoons—sixty grams—of melted butter, half a cup of canola oil, two room-temperature eggs—about fifty-five grams each. I'm not forgetting three-quarters of a cup of sugar, caster's best. Finally, two teaspoons of vanilla extract!
And oh, the glaze… only if I want it. I'll grab one and a half tablespoons of apricot jam and one tablespoon of water!
Instructions
I reckon it's go-time, so preheat your oven to 180°C—that's 350°F for all oven types! Next, grease and line a 20cm springform pan. Now, let's get these apples ready! Chop half into 1/2" pieces, and slice the other half thinly. For a final, irresistible touch, consider using tart apples for a delightful contrast in flavor.
Mix each with half the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon—doesn't that smell awesome?
- Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately.
- Combine wet and dry!
- Gently mix in chopped apples.
- Fan sliced apples on top.
Scrape the batter into your pan, smooth it out, then artistically arrange those apple slices on top; overlapping them slightly. Bake for 50 minutes. Remember the skewer test—it should come out clean! If the apples brown too fast, loosely cover with foil. Place on a wire rack to cool.
Recipe Notes
I like my apples tart in this—that's why I use Granny Smith, Gala, or Honey Crisp, as they hold up well when baked and give a nice tang, instead of being just sweet! But hey, use whatever apples you've got—it'll still be yummy.
Make sure your eggs aren't straight-from-the-fridge cold. We don't want any butter solidifying—warm water bath for 10 mins does the trick!
Use a skewer to check if it's done. Remember, juicy apples mean extra bake time! Don't worry too much about cup measures; this recipe is super forgiving. I mean, I've even mixed up US and Aussie cups, and it still worked!
Oven types can be tricky, but stick to 180°C/350°F, whether it's fan-forced or not. Now, this teacake is so moist, you don't need ice cream, but if you insist, vanilla is the way to go!
Nutrition Information
One slice of this incredible Cinnamon Apple Teacake will net you approximately 299 calories—that's about 15% of your daily calorie needs! Plus, you're getting some good stuff—like fiber, potassium, and a bit of Vitamin A.
Let's break it down a bit more; you'll see that slice contains:
- 35g of carbohydrates
- 3g of protein
- 17g of fat
- 20g of sugar
- And a little bit of iron and calcium! It's not a health food— obviously!
Keep in mind that these are estimates. If you add extra glaze (and why wouldn't you?), or your apple sizes are off, this info will shift a little. But it gives you a general idea. Enjoy every crumb!
Short Recipe Version
Cinnamon Apple Teacake Recipe (Short Version)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apple.
- Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Estimated):
- Calories: 250-300
- Fat: 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: 7-9g
- Cholesterol: 40-50mg
- Sodium: 200-250mg
- Carbohydrates: 35-40g
- Sugar: 20-25g
- Protein: 3-4g