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The Easiest Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake You’ll Ever Make!

This Easy Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake is a comforting dessert that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of apples and cinnamon. It’s a simple, fuss-free recipe that delivers big flavor and is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups diced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prep Your Workspace – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch sheet cake pan by spraying it with cooking oil or greasing it with butter and dusting with flour.
  2. Step 2: Whisk the Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until no lumps remain.
  3. Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients – In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the room-temperature eggs, melted oil or butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Marry Wet and Dry – Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the Apples – Add the diced apples to the batter and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Bake to Perfection – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Cool and Enjoy! – Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before serving. Optionally, drizzle with a simple glaze or serve as is.

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Keywords: For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. You can also add a streusel topping or cream cheese frosting for extra flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.