Description
A delicious and moist cake made with apples and walnuts, topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g (1 cup) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g (½ cup) Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 240 g (2 medium apples, about 2 cups), peeled and diced
- 90 g (¾ cup) walnuts, chopped
- 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a 23 cm (9-inch) round cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Toss the peeled and diced apples and chopped walnuts together in a separate bowl.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together until fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and Greek yogurt (or sour cream).
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then add the apple and walnut mixture, folding gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cinnamon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Notes
- Choose firm and slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best results.
- Store leftover cake wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: apple cake, walnut cake, cinnamon glaze, dessert recipe