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Cinnamon Apple Sheet Cake

Cinnamon Apple Sheet Cake

This Cinnamon Apple Sheet Cake is moist, soft, and packed with fresh apples, warm spices, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for fall baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced
  • For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Arrange the apple slices evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  10. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
  12. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Thinly sliced apples bake more evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Room-temperature eggs help create a lighter texture.
  • Let the cake cool before glazing.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered.