Apple Cinnamon Cake with Strawberry Puree Recipe

This Apple Cinnamon Cake with Strawberry Purée is the perfect fusion of autumn and summer flavors. The warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples pairs beautifully with the refreshing sweetness of a homemade strawberry purée, making it a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you’re looking for a treat to enjoy with a hot cup of tea or a show-stopping dessert for a gathering, this cake is sure to delight.

Ingredients

For the Apple Cinnamon Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and finely diced
1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Strawberry Purée:

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon juice

For Garnish (optional):

Powdered sugar, for dusting
Fresh strawberries or apple slices, for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Purée

Blend the Strawberries: In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Strain the Purée: For a smoother sauce, strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside the purée to drizzle over the cake later.

Step 2: Prepare the Apple Cinnamon Cake

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and finely dice the apples. Toss them in 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in the Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

Pour the Batter: Pour the apple cinnamon batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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