This Apple and Cinnamon Cake is a delightful creation that might just make you dance with joy! Made with fresh apples, aromatic cinnamon, and creamy Greek yogurt, this cake is moist, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious. The beautifully arranged apple slices on top add a touch of elegance, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Why You'll Love This
This cake combines the classic flavors of apple and cinnamon to create a comforting and homey dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The use of Greek yogurt adds a wonderful richness and moistness to the cake, ensuring every bite is as delectable as the last. If you're an apple cake aficionado, this recipe might just become your new favorite!
Perfect Occasion
Ideal for autumn gatherings, family dinners, or even as a special treat during the holiday season, this Apple and Cinnamon Cake shines when served at events where warmth and comfort are on the menu. It’s also perfect for afternoon tea, providing a sweet and spiced complement to your favorite brew.
Decoration Tips
To enhance its rustic charm, arrange the apple slices in a rose pattern before baking. Once baked and cooled, dust the cake with icing sugar to give it a festive, snowy look. For an added touch of decadence, serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Ingredients:
- 150 ml Greek yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 150g butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g sugar
- 4 apples, thinly sliced
- 190g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 20g icing sugar, for dusting
- 250 ml boiling water (for soaking apple slices)
- Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 185°C (365°F). Grease a cake tin with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the apple slices in a bowl and cover them with boiling water to soften; set aside for a few minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drain the apple slices. Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin, then artfully arrange the apple slices on top, creating a rose-like pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with icing sugar before serving.
Enjoy this spectacular Apple and Cinnamon Cake and let it dance its way into your heart with each flavorful slice!