This delicious apple cake, topped with a fragrant cinnamon mixture and finished with a sweet sugar glaze, is a perfect treat for autumn. Moist and flavorful, it’s ideal for a cozy afternoon or holiday dessert.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chopped apples gently.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping.
Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cake batter.
Bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once the cake has cooled for 10 minutes, remove it from the tin and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the icing sugar and water until smooth.
Drizzle the sugar glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.Wine Advice:Pair with a glass of sweet cider or a light dessert wine, such as a Moscato, for the perfect combination of flavors.