Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

delicious impressive cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 2h
Temp.: 355 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (29 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the dough

For the apples

For the cake

For the topping

Nutritional Information

948
calories
39,9g
fat
142,4g
carbohydrates
10,5g
protein
132mg
cholesterol
634mg
sodium
Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

Recipe Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake is a super impressive cake to make which packs a cinnamon flavor punch! I love how the topping has a swirl shape. It looks so appealing. It is definitely my favorite cake to make in cold weather too.

I start making this cake by preparing the dough for the lid. Then I prepare the filling by mixing apples, flour, cinnamon and brown sugar together. To make the spiral lid, I spread butter on a rectangle of dough and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the top. I cut it into 1-inch strips. Roll one of the strips into a spiral and gradually add strips of dough to it until the whole cake is covered. 

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

Ingredients for Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine milk, sugar and yeast

    5 min
    Step 1 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Place the milk, sugar and yeast in a large bowl and whisk them together. Set aside for 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Add butter and egg

    2 min
    Step 2 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Whisk butter and egg into the yeast mixture until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Combine the wet and dry ingredients

    3 min
    Step 3 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Add the salt and flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Knead dough and leave to rise

    35 min
    Step 4 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple CakeStep 4 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple CakeStep 4 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead until it comes together into a smooth ball. Place the dough ball in a greased bowl. Cover lightly and leave it to rest and rise in a warm place for around 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Heat the oven and prepare a pan

    5 min
    Step 5 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Preheat the oven to 355 °F. Line a springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter.

  6. 6

    Make filling

    2 min
    Step 6 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Mix the apples, flour, cinnamon and brown sugar together and toss to combine.

  7. 7

    Make the cake topping

    3 min
    Step 7 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple CakeStep 7 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Blend the vanilla cake mix with the eggs, water and oil until you have a smooth batter. Pour the batter into the cake tin.

  8. 8

    Top with apples

    2 min
    Step 8 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Top with the apples.

  9. 9

    Make the lid

    3 min
    Step 9 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple CakeStep 9 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple CakeStep 9 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread butter over the dough. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over butter. Spread it out evenly. Cut the dough into 1-inch strips. Roll one of the strips into a spiral. Place the spiral on top of the apples in the middle. Repeat with the remaining strips of dough until you don’t have any more.

  10. 10

    Bake

    1h
    Step 10 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Bake for 60 minutes until the pastry on top is golden brown.

  11. 11

    Leave to cool

    Step 11 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Remove the cake from the cake tin. While it is still warm, pour the caramel sauce over cinnamon swirl top

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake

    Serve the cake warm with a spoonful of cream or ice cream on top.

This Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake takes a bit of time to make but it always goes down a treat and it is definitely worth making. If you make it, let me know how you get on - just leave a comment below telling me what you think!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (29 reviews)
Quincy
November 20, 2024
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I made this Cinnamon Swirl Topped Apple Cake last weekend with my kids, and wow, was it a hit! The aroma of cinnamon filled our home, and the kids loved the swirly topping. Cooking together was such a fun time. Thanks for this great recipe—it'll be our cold-weather favorite for years!

Tina
September 3, 2024
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This cake is a total hit! My kids devoured it, sooo good!

Hannah
March 18, 2024
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Simply best cake!

Gina Roberts
February 25, 2024
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Wow!

Emma
October 15, 2023
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Yummy! I made this for my friends last week and they were all wowed by the flavor and beautiful presentation. It’s so easy and perfect for chilly days. I'm deffinitely going to bake it again for the next gathering!

Ignacio
October 5, 2023
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¡Increíble!

Ava
October 4, 2023
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Super easy bake!

Yvette
April 9, 2023
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Delish! Made this apple cake for my friends on a chilly day. The swirl was super fun and it filled my home with the warmest aromas! Everyone loved it! 🎉

Nick
January 22, 2021
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Family loved it! Perfect for cozy nights together.

Lindsay Hart
January 20, 2021
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Absolutely delicious cake!

Claire
January 19, 2021
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Yum! Making this cake was so easy and fun! I invited my friends over and felt super proud serving this. The cinnamon flavor is a hug in a cake! Perfect for chilly nights with a warm drink!

Yaretzy Wig
May 9, 2020
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Better than apple pie or any other apple recipe on this website, this really takes the win!

Xandra Smith
April 24, 2020
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Delicious. Made this cake for my family's gathering, and they loved the warm, comforting flavors. Perfect for chilly days. I enjoyed every slice and felt proud serving it!

Myra Jourdain
April 16, 2020
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I really recommend to only use red apples don't even think of adding green unless you want a sour taste to your cake.

Nathaly Gurley
April 15, 2020
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It's great but I think the caramel is a bit too much, when it gets hard it doesn't taste right.

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