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apple cake with cinnamon whipped cream

5 from 1 vote
slice of apple cake
[category] Dessert
[published] November 5, 2022
[PREP] 15 minutes
[COOK] 45 minutes
[TOTAL] 1 hour
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Ingredients

apple cake

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or olive)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cup flour (230 grams)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and cubed (any apple variety will work)

cinnamon whipped cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Add the brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla to a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until the dry ingredients are just combined into the wet ingredients.
  3. Add the chopped apple to a small bowl and add a dash of cinnamon (about 1/4 tsp) and toss to combine. Add the apples to the cake batter and fold them in.
  4. Pour the batter into a lined and greased 8x8" pan (you can also use a 9x9" pan, but will have to slightly decrease the bake time). Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While the cake cools, make the whipped cream. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon to a large bowl and whisk with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  6. Once the cake has completely cooled, add the cinnamon whipped cream on top and spread evenly across the cake. Slice with a large knife and enjoy!