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CINNAMON APPLE CAKE
**Optional topping:**
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* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon
* 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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### 👩🍳 **How to Make It**
#### 1. **Preheat the oven** to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9-inch round baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
#### 2. **Mix dry ingredients.**
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
#### 3. **Combine wet ingredients.**
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until well blended.
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#### 4. **Add apples.**
Fold the chopped apples into the wet mixture.
#### 5. **Combine everything.**
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix — the batter will be thick!
#### 6. **Add optional topping.**
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Mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts (if using) and sprinkle over the top of the batter for a little crunch and extra flavor.
#### 7. **Bake.**
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
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### 🍰 **Serving Suggestions**
* Enjoy warm with a dusting of powdered sugar
* Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert
* Pair with coffee or tea for a cozy afternoon snack
* Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent twist
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### 🧊 **Storage Tips**
* **Room temp:** Store covered for up to 2 days.
* **Fridge:** Lasts 4–5 days — just warm slices in the microwave for that fresh-from-the-oven feel.
* **Freezer:** Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.
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### 💬 Final Thoughts
This **Cinnamon Apple Cake** is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again — for its simplicity, its soul-warming flavor, and the way it makes your kitchen smell like a hug. Bake it once, and it’ll become a staple in your recipe box.
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**Happy baking! 🍏🍰**
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