Description
A moist and tender apple cinnamon cake topped with a decadent, aromatic butter rum glaze. The perfect cozy dessert for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Sift in flour, cinnamon, and baking powder, then fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in the diced apple pieces using a spatula.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cake is baking, whisk melted butter, rum, and powdered sugar together over low heat until smooth.
- Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the rum glaze evenly over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American