Apple Cake with Cinnamon and Almonds
A quick, rustic apple cake with a crunchy almond topping and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apple
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 0.75 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
- 2
Peel and core 2 apples, then chop into small cubes. Stir the apples into the dry mixture until well coated. Add 0.5 cup water and mix until just combined—batter will be thick.
- 3
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle 0.5 cup sliced almonds evenly over the surface.
- 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
- toothpick
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