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Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake – From Oven to Heart

Irresistibly Cozy: Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake – From Oven to Heart

Enjoy a heartwarming Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake, perfect for autumn with warm spices and moist apples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitution: Can use a gluten-free flour blend at a 1:1 ratio.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds welcoming, warm spice notes.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements the cinnamon.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake tender.
  • 2 Eggs Provides richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Introduces flavor depth.
  • 2 cups Chopped Apples Recommended: Use tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch sheet pan
  • Large Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch sheet pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gently stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples until evenly dispersed in the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving. Consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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