Cinnamon-Apple Cake
When we first published the recipe for this cake in October 1997, we touted its ultramoist, tender texture (and suggested using a serrated knife to slice it). The original called for 1/2 cup stick margarine, which we swapped for real butter. This makes a drastic difference in the cake's flavor, and the texture is still tops.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
Step 2
Place 1 1/2 cups sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 4 minutes). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.
Step 3
Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Combine 2 tablespoons cinnamon mixture and chopped apple in a bowl, and stir apple mixture into batter. Pour the batter into an 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon mixture. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cool cake completely on a wire rack. Cut into 12 wedges, using a serrated knife.
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kathca's Review
I accidentally added the cinnamon to the flour mixture, so mixed another 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with the sugar to toss with the apples. We liked the cinnamon in the cake, so I'll do it the same way when I make it again. The store didn't have the fat free cream cheese, so I substituted low fat. Next time I'll try adding a few more apples as another reviewer suggested.
This one has definitely earned a place in my permanent recipe file.
pshouston's Review
This cake is awesome! We had a tough time adhering to the 12 sliver serving size. Really nice comfort food on a cold winter day.
najusms's Review
This cake so so delicious and super easy. I made it twice this past weekend and there were not any leftovers either time! It was like a coffee/crumb cake. Very moist and light. I had nothing but compliments. I did add a bit more apples. The second cake tasted a bit sweeter for some reason. I may have not measured the sugar as exact as the 1st time. I used Royal Gala (Gala Red) apples both times.
kejbrown's Review