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Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake

This Easy Apple Cinnamon Sheet Cake is soft, warmly spiced, and full of fresh apple flavor. Made with pantry staples and no mixer required, it's the kind of crowd-pleasing treat you can whip up quickly. Moist from oil and apples, and perfectly balanced with brown sugar and cinnamon, this cake is ideal for fall gatherings or weekday cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups chopped apples peeled and cored

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla.
  4. Stir wet into dry until combined. Fold in apples.
  5. Pour into pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake 30–35 mins until golden and set. Cool before slicing.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-apple-cinnamon-sheet-cake-2/

Notes

• Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith) for the best flavor.
• You can add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
• This cake stays moist for days—great for making ahead!