Cinnamon Apple Cake

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking pan thoroughly.

3. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.

5. Add the salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well.

6. Gradually add the all-purpose and oat flours, mixing until just combined.

7. Stir in the applesauce until smooth.

8. Fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans.

9. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the Glaze

1. While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

2. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or milk as needed.

3. Transfer glaze to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a snipped corner.

4. Drizzle over cooled cake, slice, and serve.

Final Notes

Soft, spiced, and topped with a simple glaze, this cinnamon apple cake offers all the warmth and comfort of the holidays—without the dreaded fruit cake texture. It’s a festive dessert that actually gets eaten.

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