Easy Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • For Cake:
  • 12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
  • 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounce) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 3/4 cup (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pound Cortland, Macintosh, or Gala baking apples (about 4), peeled, cored, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
  • For Topping:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, very soft (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

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