Best 5 Apple Cake Harvest Recipes

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Indulge in the harvest's bounty with our irresistible Apple Cake, a symphony of autumn flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert is elevated with the addition of tender apples, warm spices, and a hint of citrus. Discover two delightful variations: the timeless Apple Cake, a comforting blend of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and the elegant Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce, where sweet caramel enhances the apple's natural goodness. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will make you yearn for the harvest season all year round. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty of apples.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE HARVEST CAKE



Apple Harvest Cake image

Tender apple slices and subtle flavors make this old-fashioned cake one of our favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and additional cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in apples. , Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Carefully spread remaining batter over the top. , Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE HARVEST POUND CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



APPLE HARVEST POUND CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE image

Categories     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons milk
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the apples and walnuts using a spoon. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown or the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes then invert on to a wire rack.
  • Make the glaze by heating the butter, milk and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat. Drizzle over the warm cake.
  • I like to place a sheet of aluminum foil under the cooling rack to catch the drips for easy clean up.

APPLE HARVEST POUND CAKE



Apple Harvest Pound Cake image

When apple season comes in I usually go to the orchard and get lots of apples to make delicious apple recipes. This one I especially enjoy. It consist of fresh apples, chopped nuts and a divine caramel sauce which makes this cake. I have had this cake recipe for such a long time. I believe I got it from Betty Crocker...

Provided by Betty Graves

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (2 cups)
1 c chopped nuts
caramel glaze
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 c packed brown sugar
2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube/bundt cake pan. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in flour, salt and baking soda until smooth. Stir in apples and nuts. Pour into pan.
  • 2. Bake 60 to 90 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. In 2-quart saucepan, heat all glaze ingredients to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Spoon glaze over warm cake.
  • 3. Note: I usually punch small holes in the cake for the glaze to go down in the cake. Not many just enough to give it a good flavor inside the cake.

APPLE HARVEST POUND CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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This is a fantastic Bundt cake that my grandmother used to make for Thanksgiving. It has been a family favorite for years!

Provided by Dani

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons milk
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the apples and walnuts using a spoon. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown or the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes then invert on to a wire rack.
  • Make the glaze by heating the butter, milk and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat. Drizzle over the warm cake. I like to place a sheet of aluminum foil under the cooling rack to catch the drips for easy clean up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 374.4 mg, Sugar 45.5 g

APPLE CAKE, HARVEST RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Apple Cake, Harvest Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by OralW

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, preferably fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups peeled cored, and diced "cooking" apples (3 to 4 medium apples). May use Cortland, Jonathan, McIntosh, or Fuji or a combination of all
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use flour and oil spray to coat the inside of a 9" round baking pan with 2" sides. FOR THE BATTER: 2. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg on a sheet of wax paper. 3. Place the butter in a bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and beat for 1 to 2 minutes; scrape down the sides of the bowl. On moderately high speed, blend in the sugar in 3 additions, beating for 45 seconds after each addition, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition for 30 seconds or until just incorporated. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, beating. At this point, the batter will look slightly curdled, but it will smooth out after the flour mixture is incorporated. 5. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture in 2 additions, mixing just until the particles of flour are absorbed. The batter will be thick. 6. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the apple chunks. 7. Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface. 8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the cake has risen and set. It should pull away slightly from the sides of the pan. The top of the cake will be a medium golden color and will look somewhat bumpy due to the chunks of fruit embedded in the batter. 9. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto another cooling rack, lift off the baking pan, then invert again to stand right side up. FOR THE TOPPING: 10. Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. While the cake is warm, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the cake. To Serve: use a serrated knife to cut the cake into wedges.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the apples with sugar and spices: This will help to flavor the apples and prevent them from browning.
  • Use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar: This will give the cake a rich, caramelized flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Apple cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this apple cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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