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Warm Up Your Oven with an Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake

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Learn how to make delicious Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, set aside for 5 minutes)
  • 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped

The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability. If you find yourself without buttermilk, a quick mix of milk and lemon juice will do the trick, a tip passed down from Mama Lu herself. As for the apples, any variety you have on hand will work wonders, imbuing the cake with its sweet-tart character.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped apples, being careful not to overmix. This was a lesson from Mama Lu — treat your batter like a good friend, with a gentle touch.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

This cake, like Mama Lu’s pot roasts, benefits from a little patience. Letting it cool slightly allows the flavors to meld, creating a more cohesive bite.

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