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Apple Cinnamon Bun Cake

Yields: 12 slices Best for: Fall weekends, after-school treats, or honestly, dessert-for-breakfast

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 apples peeled and diced

Cinnamon Swirl:

  • cup brown sugar
  • tsp cinnamon
  • cup unsalted butter melted

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Make the cake batter by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and melted butter.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
  • Spread the batter in your pan. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Drop spoonfuls over the batter, then swirl with a knife or spatula.
  • Bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the cake is golden.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over the warm cake.
  • Serve & enjoy warm for the full effect, and don’t skip leftovers—they’re just as good the next day.

Notes

Tips & Notes:
For crunch, add pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl.
Mix in pears with the apples for a fun twist.