Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

Apple Cake with a Spicy Glaze

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h 40m
Total Time: 1h 45m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the Topping:

For the Glaze:

Nutritional Information

398
Calories
6.7g
Fat
133mg
Cholesterol
169mg
Sodium
81.7g
Carbohydrate
6.4g
Protein
Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

Recipe Description

Everyone has their favorite simple and delicious apple cake and this Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake is definitely my choice, by far!

A simple vanilla and apple cake base topped with the most beautiful, flower-like, apple-slice arrangement and drizzled with a heavy cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon glaze over the top. I don’t think there is a recipe that beats this cake!

To make Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking pan

    10 min
    Step 1 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Preheat oven to 350 °F and lightly grease or line the base of a 9-inch springform with cooking spray or baking parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine eggs and sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Using an electric whisk, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 2-3 minutes until light yellow and thickened to triple the size.

  3. 3

    Add batter ingredients

    3 min
    Step 3 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    With the electric beater lowered to a low speed, beat in the vanilla, flour, baking soda and vinegar and combine well.

  4. 4

    Add apples

    3 min
    Step 4 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple CakeStep 4 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Combine apples with batter mix and transfer to the prepared springform baking pan.

  5. 5

    Bake

    1h 10
    Step 5 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Bake for 55-60 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rest cake for 10 minutes before removing from pan and allow to cool completely.

  6. 6

    Prepare topping

    5 min
    Step 6 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple CakeStep 6 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple CakeStep 6 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Prepare a bowl of ice-cold water and set aside. Blanch sliced apples in a pot of boiling water for less than a minute, to soften. Remove apples and transfer immediately to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Dry and drain excess water on a paper towel.

  7. 7

    Arrange apples

    5 min
    Step 7 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Arrange apples on top of the baked cake, in circles, starting outwards working towards the center, forming a rose.

  8. 8

    Prepare glaze

    5 min
    Step 8 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple CakeStep 8 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat heavy cream and add powdered sugar and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth and heated through. Allow to cool a little before using. (Do not cool too long or glaze will harden.)

  9. 9

    Serve

    3 min
    Step 9 - Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake

    Drizzle glaze over cake and serve.

Simple and yet impressive, this Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake is waiting to be tried and tasted by you! 3 parts and still so easy, what are you waiting for? Try it and share a slice with us! Tag #cookmerecipes online, when you bake your own!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Lily
October 31, 2024
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Best dessert ever!

Nathaniel Brown
October 25, 2024
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Magnificent! I baked this for my sister's birthday. The cake was a hit and the cinnamon glaze made it feel extra special. Can't wait to make it again for my next gathering!

Fiona Smith
October 4, 2024
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Yum!

Amandine95
August 20, 2024
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Super tasty cake!

JoyfulMom93
May 13, 2024
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Delicious!

Gloria Shipman
February 12, 2024
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Superb! This cake brought back sweet memories of my grandma's kitchen. The glaze is heavenly and the apple arrangement is just stunning! Will be baking it for every family get-together!

Wendy
October 30, 2023
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¡Ay, que rico! Hice este pastel de manzana para el cumpleaños de mi hijo y fue un exitazo. La mezcla de canela y manzana es perfecta. Me encanta lo fácil que es hacer el glaseado. Sin duda lo haré otra vez para nuestra próxima fiesta. ¡Recomendado!

Emily
April 19, 2023
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I made this for a weekend gathering and it was such a hit! The apple slices looked stunning and the glaze added just the right amount of sweetness. Everyone asked for the recipe.

Harry
December 28, 2021
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Superb!

Yasmine
April 8, 2021
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Absolutely! My husband and I used this recipe for our anniversary, and it made our night special. The aroma of the cinnamon filled our home. Simple yet so comforting, this cake brought back lovely memories.

Wendy Morris
November 23, 2020
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Delicious and easy, my family loved it.

Linda
August 23, 2020
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Simply delightful and easy to make

Lucas Smith
March 1, 2020
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Superb! I made this for my family dinner last weekend, and they were blown away by the flavors. The icing was just perfect on top of the moist cake. It’s now my go-to recipe for any gathering!

Paula
December 26, 2019
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I recently made the Cinnamon Glaze Apple Cake for my family's Sunday brunch, and it was a hit. The simple combination of flavors brought everyone together. The glaze added that perfect touch. My kids loved helping with the apple slices, which made it a fun family activity. We will definitely make this again.

Athina
October 14, 2019
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Amazing! Thank you! Approved!

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