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💡 Quick Info

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The Cake: A super moist, tender cake packed with fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and cozy cinnamon—perfect for fall.
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Time & Effort: Quick, easy, and totally beginner-friendly.
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Method: Whiz up the batter in your Thermomix^®, then fold in the chopped apples and nuts by hand.

Bring all the cozy fall vibes straight to your table! This moist apple walnut cake with cinnamon is not only incredibly delicious, but it’s also a total breeze to make.

Loaded with crunchy walnuts, sweet apples, and a touch of warm cinnamon, you’ll whip up an irresistible cake that’s practically made for chilly autumn afternoons or holiday gatherings.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or totally new to the kitchen, this recipe is completely foolproof!

In this easy step-by-step recipe, I’ll show you just how effortlessly you can whip up this incredible homemade apple cake using your Thermomix® in no time at all!

An apple walnut cinnamon cake on a round white cake stand.

Why You’ll Love This Cake:

Super moist and tender.
Perfect for cozy fall and winter baking.
An easy, foolproof recipe.
Great for beginner bakers.
Quick and simple to throw together.
Ideal for afternoon coffee breaks or weekend brunch.
A delicious treat for any occasion—or just because!
Just as yummy even if you skip the cinnamon.

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My Best Baking Tips

Not a fan of cinnamon? Just leave it out!

Feel free to fold some raisins or chocolate chips right into the batter for a fun twist.

Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with caramel sauce.

Thanks to the fresh apples, this cake stays soft and moist for days.

Be sure to use room-temperature ingredients so your batter bakes up nice and fluffy.

Dice the apples into small, uniform cubes so they disperse evenly throughout the cake.

Roughly chop the walnuts to add a wonderful crunch to every bite.

If the cake starts browning too quickly while baking, just tent it loosely with aluminum foil.

Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.

Serve this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream—it’s extra delicious that way!

Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh and moist.

A slice of cinnamon apple walnut cake on a cake plate, with the rest of the cake in the background.

Can You Make This Cake Ahead of Time and Store It?

How to store: This cake stores wonderfully! Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature, and it will stay soft and moist for 3 to 4 days.

How to freeze: You can totally freeze this cake, too! Just slice it into individual pieces and wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy a slice, simply let it thaw at room temperature.

Easy Recipe Variations

Swap the nuts: Feel free to swap the walnuts for hazelnuts, sliced almonds, or pecans.

Add dried fruit: Toss in a handful of raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates.

Make it chocolatey: Fold some chocolate chips or a tablespoon of cocoa powder into the batter.

Add a glaze: Drizzle a simple lemon or chocolate glaze over the cooled cake for a sweet finish.

An overhead shot of the ingredients needed for the cinnamon apple walnut cake. — Ingredients for the cinnamon apple walnut cake

What Ingredients Do You Need for This Apple Walnut Cinnamon Cake?

250 g (approx. 1 cup / 2 sticks) butter, softened
4 medium eggs, room temperature
300 g granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
250 g all-purpose flour
½ packet baking powder (8 g / approx. 2 tsp)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
100 g walnuts
2 apples (about 200 g / 7 oz each)

Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.

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How to Make Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cake

Instructions:

First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) conventional heat.

Next, peel and core the apples, then chop them into small dices.

Add the softened butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and eggs to the mixing bowl and blend for 1 min / speed 5.

Pro-Tip: Forgot to set your butter out ahead of time? No worries! You can still use cold butter—just set your machine to 1 min / 120°F (50°C) / speed 5.

Then, add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix for another 30 sec / speed 5 until you have a smooth, luscious batter.

Finally, add the chopped apples and walnuts to the mixing bowl and gently fold them in using a spatula.

Line the bottom of your springform pan with parchment paper, pour in the batter, and bake on the lower rack of your oven for 1 hour.

If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil.

Enjoy!

Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.

A cinnamon apple walnut cake served on a dessert plate with the rest of the cake in the background.

By the way, the prep times listed are just averages. Everyone cooks at their own pace, and sometimes things take a bit longer or shorter than expected.

Happy baking!

If you loved this quick recipe for Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cake, you might also like my quick and easy apple cake or this classic covered apple cake! 🙂

– Christoph

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