Moist Apple Cake with Cinnamon Icing
This simple apple cake recipe is a baker’s dream, delivering exceptional moisture and flavor without a lot of fuss. The secret to its incredibly moist texture lies in using applesauce in the batter, which keeps the cake tender and rich while adding a subtle fruitiness.
The cake’s warm, comforting flavor is perfectly complemented by the easy yet decadent cinnamon icing. A quick whisk of powdered sugar, a touch of milk, and a generous dash of cinnamon creates a smooth, sweet glaze that beautifully contrasts the cake’s density.
Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this super moist applesauce cake with its spiced icing is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. It’s a foolproof recipe that promises a delicious result every time: a cake that’s soft, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Invisible Apple Cake or my Easy Greek Yogurt Apple Cake.
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Moist Apple Cake with Cinnamon Icing
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup applesauce
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- pinch ground ginger
- pinch all spice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1½ cups honey crisp apples, peeled + chopped
Cinnamon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbs milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×8 inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add in the eggs, applesauce, olive oil, vanilla and whisk together until combined. Next, add in the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, all spice, sugar and mix together until incorporated. Fold in the apple pieces. Then, transfer mixture to the pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before adding the icing. Poke some holes halfway through the cake. Add the icing on top.
Cinnamon Icing:
- In a small bowl, add in the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon and mix until combined. Taste and adjust if needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- You can sub in Gluten Free all purpose flour OR you can use oat flour.
- This cake can be DAIRY FREE if you leave out the icing or just use a non-dairy milk for the ICING.
- The Nutritional Info includes the Icing.
Nutrition
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