Apple and Cinnamon Cake

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch square baking pan or a cake pan of similar size by greasing and flouring it.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the cake soft.
6. Fold in Apples: Gently mix the diced apples into the batter.
7. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
10. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. You can enjoy it warm or wait until it cools completely before cutting and serving.
11. Optional Icing: For an extra touch, you can drizzle a simple icing over the cooled cake. Mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk until you reach your desired consistency, then pour it gently over the cake and allow it to set before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Apple and Cinnamon Cake!