If comfort had a flavor, it would taste like this Easy Apple Cake — buttery, soft, and filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples that practically melt in your mouth. It’s one of those desserts that looks fancy but comes together with simple pantry ingredients and minimal effort. Perfect for fall… or really, any day you want your kitchen to smell like happiness.
🍏 What You’ll Need
For the Apple Filling:
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4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work beautifully)
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2 tablespoons butter
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (to keep the apples bright)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
For the Cake Batter:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt for a lighter version)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Directions
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