Cinnamon Apple Cake With a Deliciously Sweet Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the sifted powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
8. Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, drizzle the sweet glaze over the top of the cake.

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