Are you looking for a cozy and delicious dessert to sweeten up your day? Look no further than these delightful Cooking Apple Cakes. These mini cakes are bursting with the flavors of autumn and will fill your home with the warm scent of cinnamon and apples. Perfect for a family gathering, an afternoon tea, or simply a treat for yourself, these apple cakes are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
**Ingredients**:
– 2 medium-sized apples, peeled and diced
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
**Instructions**:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the apple cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the tops of the apple cakes with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.
These Cooking Apple Cakes are best enjoyed warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Their tender crumb and sweet apple chunks make them a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a fall brunch or simply craving a cozy dessert, these apple cakes are sure to impress your family and friends. Bake up a batch today and let the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apple fill your home with happiness.
