📝 Description
Apple Cinnamon Cake is a warm and comforting bakery-style fruit cake made with soft vanilla sponge infused with cinnamon, layered with sweet caramelized apples, and frosted with silky cinnamon whipped cream. Beautifully decorated with fresh apple slices, cinnamon sticks, white chocolate curls, caramel drizzle, and mint leaves, this delicious cake is perfect for birthdays, autumn celebrations, family gatherings, Thanksgiving, and afternoon tea.
⭐ Difficulty Level
Medium ⭐⭐⭐
🍽️ Equipment Needed
- Two 8-inch Round Cake Pans
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Rubber Spatula
- Offset Spatula
- Cake Turntable
- Bench Scraper
- Cooling Rack
- Cake Board
- Piping Bags & Star Nozzles
- Saucepan
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Oven
⏱️ Preparation Time
45 Minutes
🔥 Baking Time
35 Minutes
🎨 Decorating Time
40 Minutes
🍽️ Total Time
2 Hours
👨👩👧 Servings
14 Slices
🛒 Ingredients
Cinnamon Vanilla Sponge Cake
- 2¾ Cups (345g) All-Purpose Flour
- 2½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1½ Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Cup (226g) Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 1¾ Cups (350g) Granulated Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup (240ml) Whole Milk
- ¼ Cup (60g) Sour Cream
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
- 3 Cups (720ml) Heavy Whipping Cream (Cold)
- ½ Cup (60g) Powdered Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Apple Filling
- 3 Medium Apples (Peeled & Diced)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Decoration
- Thin Apple Slices
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Caramel Drizzle
- White Chocolate Curls
- Whipped Cream Rosettes
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Edible Pearls
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven.
Conventional Oven: 180°C (350°F)
Fan Oven: 170°C (338°F)
Grease and line two cake pans with parchment paper.
Step 2
Sift together:
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon Powder
Whisk until well combined.
Step 3
Beat together:
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Step 4
Add eggs one at a time.
Beat well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract.
Step 5
Alternate adding:
- Dry Ingredients
- Whole Milk mixed with Sour Cream
Mix gently until smooth.
Do not overmix.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 35 minutes.
Cool completely.
Step 7
Prepare the apple filling.
Cook together:
- Butter
- Apples
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Lemon Juice
for 8–10 minutes until the apples are soft.
Cool completely.
Step 8
Prepare the whipped cream.
Beat together:
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
until stiff peaks form.
Spread whipped cream on the first cake layer.
Add the cooled apple filling.
Place the second cake layer on top.
Apply a crumb coat.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 9
Cover the cake with smooth cinnamon whipped cream.
Step 10
Pipe elegant whipped cream rosettes around the top edge.
Step 11
Decorate with:
- Thin Apple Slices
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Caramel Drizzle
- White Chocolate Curls
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Edible Pearls
Arrange the apple slices in a beautiful flower pattern for a premium bakery-style finish.
Step 12
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Slice with a warm serrated knife for clean bakery-style slices.
💡 Tips
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Let the apple filling cool completely before layering.
- Chill the cake before decorating.
- Use cold whipping cream for stable frosting.
- Drizzle caramel just before serving.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
❌ Using watery apple filling.
❌ Overcooking the apples until mushy.
❌ Decorating a warm cake.
❌ Overwhipping the cream.
❌ Overmixing the batter.
❄️ Storage Tips
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Store in an airtight cake container.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool.
- Do not leave at room temperature for long periods.
🔥 Nutrition (Per Slice)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Sugar: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
🍎 Perfect For
- 🎂 Birthday Parties
- 🍂 Autumn Celebrations
- 🦃 Thanksgiving Gatherings
- ☕ Afternoon Tea
- 🍰 Premium Bakery Display
- 📸 Food Photography
