Cinnabon-Style Apple Cake for the Holidays
Vanilla sponge cake, caramelized apples, mascarpone cream, and a hint of cinnamon—that’s what makes this flavor so beloved. The coziest dessert on the menu—people order it when they’re looking for a sense of comfort.
What Does It Taste Like?
The apples are caramelized, so they offer not a fresh tartness but a rich, baked sweetness. Cinnamon adds a warm, spicy aroma, while mascarpone provides a creamy smoothness without any tartness. The sponge cake is vanilla-flavored and light and airy. The flavor is reminiscent of homemade baked goods, only more delicate.
Perfect for
Fall and winter holidays, New Year’s and Christmas celebrations, birthdays, family dinners, and gatherings with parents. One of our most popular orders during the cold season—cinnamon and apple—is closely associated with winter holidays.
Weight and Servings
A whole cake weighs 1.9 kg and yields 10 of large slices, each weighing approximately 195 g. It’s enough for a group of eight to ten guests.
How to Order in Kharkiv
The price for a whole cake is 1490 UAH, and a slice is 149 UAH. The cake is prepared for your specified date; orders must be placed at least two days in advance. Delivery within Kharkiv or pickup available.
The History of Cinnamon and Apples
The flavor we know from cinnamon rolls is rooted in two very different histories: one very old—that of spices—and one quite recent—that of the roll itself.
A Spice More Precious Than Gold
Cinnamon was one of the most valuable spices of the ancient world. It was transported to Egypt and Rome, and for centuries, merchants concealed its origin, inventing stories about giant birds that supposedly built nests out of cinnamon sticks on inaccessible cliffs. Herodotus himself recounts this legend. The logic was simple: the more mysterious the origin, the higher the price.
Europeans did not reach the source until the 16th century, when the Portuguese conquered Ceylon. The Dutch and the English later fought for control of the cinnamon trade—spices were a major geopolitical asset.
A Swedish Bun with Its Own Holiday
The cinnamon bun in its modern form is Scandinavian. In Sweden, the kanelbulle appeared around the 1920s, when sugar and spices finally became cheap enough to be affordable for ordinary families. Today, Sweden has an official holiday dedicated to it—October 4.
Why Cinnamon and Apple
When baked, apples lose their acidity and take on a nearly neutral-sweet flavor. Cinnamon adds complexity to the flavor: its aromatic compounds are perceived as “warm” and enhance the sensation of sweetness, so these desserts require less sugar.