Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

for your holiday table

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 1h 15m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

480
calories
20,5g
fat
70,4g
carbohydrates
5,9g
protein
100,4mg
cholesterol
327,4mg
sodium
Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

Recipe Description

I like to make this Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake for the most festive of Jewish holidays. This recipe comes from my mom, who made this delicious cake for our family once a year. It is easy to whip up, doesn’t require fancy ingredients, and will feed a crowd. The cake is loaded with apples, it’s buttery, moist and dense, and topped with cinnamon sugar.   

To make this recipe, preheat the oven and spray an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer) to combine the wet ingredients: butter, sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and eggs until creamy and free of lumps. Prepare cinnamon sugar and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat until smooth. Fold in the chopped apples. Use baking apples such as Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the cake pulls away slightly from the edges of the pan. Let cool in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy! Now check out our best Hanukkah recipes to help complete your holiday table. 

To make the Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and spray an 8-inch springform pan.

  2. 2

    Beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Beat 1 ½ cups of sugar with ½ cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 6 ounces cream cheese in a bowl until light and creamy.

  3. 3

    Add eggs

    2 min
    Step 3 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until combined.

  4. 4

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

  5. 5

    Combine cinnamon and sugar

    1 min
    Step 5 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon with ¼ cup sugar.

  6. 6

    Add cinnamon sugar to flour mixture

    1 min
    Step 6 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Stir 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the flour mixture and reserve the remaining cinnamon sugar for topping.

  7. 7

    Make cake batter

    2 min
    Step 7 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah CakeStep 7 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until a smooth batter forms. Fold in the chopped apples.

  8. 8

    Pour batter into baking pan

    1 min
    Step 8 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the top with the reserved cinnamon sugar.

  9. 9

    Bake

    1h 15m
    Step 9 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the cake pulls away slightly from the edges of the pan.

  10. 10

    Cool

    Step 10 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Once baked, transfer to a wire rack and let cool before removing from the pan.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

    Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Celebrate Hanukkah with this Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake! This cake is moist, dense, and loaded with apples and cinnamon. Give this recipe a go soon, and please come back to leave us a comment and rating!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Vicky90
July 27, 2024
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So simple delicious

Quincy Lee
December 21, 2023
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Delicious! I made this cake for my kids during Hanukkah and they loved it. The smell reminded me of my mom's kitchen growing up. It was simple to prepare and brought back so many memories. The apples were so moist, the cinnamon sugar a nice touch. Really a joy.

Zara
December 9, 2023
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Hice este pastel de manzana para la festividad. Fue un éxito entre todos mis familiares, ¡simplemente delicioso y fácil de hacer!

Javi
October 26, 2023
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Esta torta es un orgullo! Fácil.

Linda
October 21, 2023
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Amazing! This Cinnamon-Apple Cake brings back memories of my mom baking during the holidays. It’s so easy to make and perfect for gatherings. The buttery flavor and apple chunks make it so tasty. I love sprinking cinnamon sugar on top, it’s a beautiful touch! Can’t wait to bake it again.

Henry
September 2, 2023
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This Cinnamon-Apple Cake is a hit at our Hanukkah party. Super easy to make and reminds me of my mom’s baking. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.

Athina
November 24, 2021
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Delicious and very flavorful cake. Thanks for sharing!

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