The Ultimate 5-Star Apple Cinnamon Nut Cake for Cozy Gatherings
Summary
There’s nothing more comforting than the aroma of apples, cinnamon, and toasted nuts baking in the oven. This Apple Cinnamon Nut Cake is the ultimate fall-inspired dessert, packed with tender apple chunks, crunchy nuts, and a perfectly spiced batter. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with warm flavors, this cake is perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. Topped with a luscious cinnamon glaze, this cake is bound to be a new favorite in your home!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12 slices
Calories: 380 per serving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stream in the vegetable oil while continuing to mix.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
