Apple Spice Snack Cake
Apple Spice Snack Cake is full of warm spices and tender apples, topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crunch. Perfect for fall or anytime!
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- cooking spray
- mixing bowl (medium and large)
- apple peeler
Ingredients
cake
- 1-½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apple (about 1-½ medium apples)
topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla on high speed for about 30 seconds until well combined.
- On low speed, mix in half of the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the buttermilk and beat on low until combined.
- Add the remaining dry mixture and beat on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the diced apples.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the unbaked cake.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Refrigerate if your kitchen is warm to keep it fresher longer.
♨️ REHEATING: Microwave: Heat individual slices for 10-15 seconds.
Oven: Wrap loosely in foil and warm at 300°F for 8-10 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING: Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe container.
Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat gently before serving.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use firm apples like Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
Dice apples into small pieces for even distribution and better cake rise.
Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Muffin tin: Spoon batter into lined muffin cups and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
9x13-inch pan: Double the recipe and bake for 40-50 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Reheat and top with caramel sauce for a quick dessert.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
