One-Bowl Cinnamon Apple Cake with Streusel Topping

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Moist apple cake spiced with cinnamon and topped with a crunchy buttery streusel, all made in one bowl for easy prep. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup milk to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 1 large peeled, cored, and diced apple until distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: For the streusel topping, combine 1/3 cup cold cubed butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup rolled oats in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
  8. Step 8: Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the streusel is golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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