Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Begin your baking adventure by preheating your oven to 350°F 175°C. This crucial step ensures that your cake cooks evenly and rises beautifully. As the oven warms up, your kitchen will start to fill with anticipation — just imagine the delicious aroma that will soon waft through your home!

Step 2: Prepare the Cake Pan

Grab a round cake pan approximately 9 inches in diameter and give it a good grease with butter or non-stick spray. Then dust it lightly with flour. This will help your Cinnamon Apple Cake release effortlessly once it’s done baking. A well-prepared pan is key to achieving that gorgeous golden exterior.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour baking powder baking soda cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Use a whisk to thoroughly mix these dry ingredients. This step ensures your Cinnamon Apple Cake has a consistent flavor throughout as the warm spices will be evenly distributed.

Step 4: Cream the Butter and Sugar

In another bowl beat together softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about 3–5 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer. The creaming process incorporates air into the batter helping your cake achieve that wonderful light texture we all love.

Step 5: Add the Eggs

Next crack in your eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. The yolks will add richness while the whites contribute to a fluffy structure. The batter will start to come together beautifully reflecting its inviting golden color.

Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix as this could lead to a dense cake. You’re looking for a thick luscious batter that’s bursting with flavor.

Step 7: Fold in the Apples

Now comes the star of the show — the apples! Gently fold in the chopped apples ensuring they are evenly distributed. The fresh fruit will create pockets of juicy sweetness throughout your finished Cinnamon Apple Cake. This is the moment where your cake starts to come to life!

Step 8: Pour and Bake

Pour your prepared batter into the greased cake pan smoothing the top with a spatula. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. As it bakes the enticing scent of cinnamon and apples will envelop your kitchen creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Step 9: Cool and Serve

Once baked remove your Cinnamon Apple Cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This patient waiting period will pay off with a cake that’s moist and tender ready to be devoured!