Nani's Favorite October Apple Cinnamon Cake

Name: Nani's Favorite October Apple Cinnamon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 large apples, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

This cozy apple cake is the perfect treat to bake when the air turns crisp and you want your home to smell like autumn.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 2, 2026

Nani's Favorite October Apple Cinnamon Cake

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

50 minutes

Total

1 hour 5 minutes

Serves

October is such a special time of year for me, especially since it is my birthday month. As the weather cools down, I find myself craving warm treats that feature fresh seasonal fruit. There is nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon baking in the oven to make the house feel welcoming and cozy.

This simple cake has become a staple in my kitchen during these chilly fall days. It is light enough for an afternoon snack but sweet enough to serve as a lovely dessert after a hearty dinner. I hope you enjoy baking this as much as I do.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large apples, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 inch cake pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3
Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4
Gently fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
6
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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