Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake is a sublime treat! Perfect with your first cup of coffee or espresso!
I made this Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake for a long weekend in Lake Placid. I’ve discovered that the more we visit Placid, the more I enjoy having homemade meals at the ready.
This cake makes for an ideal breakfast and brunch.
As Dom remarked – because it’s super moist (from the yogurt) and apple-y (from the apple 😉 ), yet not overly sweet, it’s a nice way to start the day.
We’re never opposed to lingering over a pot of coffee, or an espresso or two, with a plate of satisfying nibbles before heading out in the morning, and this cake ticks all the right boxes.
INGREDIENTS FOR APPLE CINNAMON YOGURT CAKE:
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Greek yogurt
- Apples
- Lemon zest
Another thing I like about this cake: it travels well.
It’s compact, easily stored, sturdy, tender, flavorful, and perfect with a cup of coffee.
You can pre-slice and munch while you’re on the road, or wait until morning and have a homemade breakfast-treat waiting for you.
Plus – this little baby makes for a stunning dessert.
With its crackly-crunch of a top layer, you might be tricked into thinking that you’re biting into a candy apple.
But then you’ll remember that you’re not…
That it’s cake.
It could happen… 😉
Either way – it’s a real treat! One that you deserve!
MORE CAKE:
Mini Lemon Loaf Cakes with White Chocolate Chips
Cinnamon Apple Cake with Pecan Crumble
BUON APPETITO!
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Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake
Description
Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake is a sublime treat! Perfect with your first cup of coffee or tea!
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 plus 1/3 cup sugar
- 7 oz. melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 9″ baking pan.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon and salt.
- In a separate larger bowl, beat the 1/2 cup of sugar and melted butter with a hand mixer until light and airy, about 8 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for a few minutes after each addition.
- Reduce the speed of your hand mixer and add a third of the flour mixture, mix in, then add 1/2 the yogurt.
- Repeat until all ingredients have been mixed together.
- Next, stir in the apple slices and lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into the buttered baking pan.
- Smooth with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup sugar on top.
- Bake for 40 – 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
I want to grab a slice right through my screen Annie! Such a comforting cake. Just what we all need right now! Thanks!
It sure is! Cake to the rescue! Thanks for stopping by, my friend!
Your food always makes my stomach grumble, Annie! This yogurt cake is so delectable. I love the topping! Pinning!
That us the nicest compliment! Thank you, Katherine!!
What a beautiful way to start the day, Annie! Love that this is sweet, but not too sweet – all about accentuating delicious apple flavor. This one’s going on our menu for Easter weekend!
Have a wonderful week. Be safe and well, my sweet friend!
I think you’ll really enjoy it, Marissa! You also have a wonderful week! Stay safe and healthy, my friend! xo
Beautiful update and a delicious reminder to eat more cake! I love the simple ingredients and how moist it is. Sharing over coffee sounds like perfection to me, Annie!
It’s a nice treat for any point in the day! Thanks, Traci!
I’m all about cake I can eat for breakfast! This sounds delicious and I always have apples on hand!
I am certain you have everything you need! Thanks, Kelsie!!
How gorgeous – I can definitely picture myself enjoying this with my morning espresso. What a way to start the day! Thanks, Annie! xx
It makes any morning special! Thank you, dear! xo
I can’t wait to make this. I’ve been craving something a bit sweet. Not a big dessert type of sweet, just something to enjoy while drinking my coffee. Looks super easy too.
This is the cake for you, my friend! Thanks for stopping by!
I’m amazed the ingredients list is so short. Now THIS is easy baking! I keep saying this – you ROCK Annie!!
Awww! You say the nicest things, Nagi!! Thank you, my dear! 🙂 🙂
It sounds like you had a perfect weekend! It’s always nice when something so delicious can last for a few days!
It was really lovely…and that cake certainly made its mark on our weekend! Thanks for stopping by, Kimberly! I appreciate it! 🙂
Cake for breakfast. This sounds perfect to me. Cheers!
I had a feeling you and I meet see this the same way!! Thanks, Robin!
“biting into a candy apple” oh my, Annie! Absolutely love a cake with multiple textures going on. I could linger a while over this cake too… and I would! Your ingredients tell me that this is indeed a tender cake, with the yogurt addition! I’ll be putting this one on my list. Afterall, what’s better for breakfast, than cake! Love this! Thank you, Annie!
Oh yes…I’m a real texture girl and this cake delivers! Enjoy, Traci! Thank you!!
Sounds just delicious. It’s the kind of cake I like to have around the house – so you can have a slice whenever you feel like it – not too sweet and full of apple goodness. Thanks for the recipe, Annie!
So true…it’s a nice little treat to nibble on. It’s great with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Thanks, Geraldine!
This cake looks divine! Beautiful photo composition, also. Pinned!!! I tried making a similar cake for my blog a few months ago and it was a total disaster. I’ll try your version for sure!
Why thank you, Olivia!! I hope you have better luck with this, my dear!! Have fun! 🙂
This cake looks stunning! Love the apple and cinnamon- the best flavour combo out there! And I bet the yogurt makes the cake all moist and light. Delicious.
Thank you so much! It was a yummy little treat to wake up to!! 🙂
Breakfast or dessert, I love your healthier spin on cake. Maybe just plopped some whip cream on top with a cup of tea and we’re all set here. Perfect for Sunday morning!
Mmmmm! I like the way you think, Laura! I say yes to whipped cream! Nothin’ better! 🙂
Annie, moist and apple-y with just the right touch of cinnamon? this is perfection. . and having it with you and your hubby on your getaway weekend to Lake Placid sounds fabulous!
You know we enjoyed it…three days worth of breakfasts! haha! Thanks, Alice! 🙂