Best 7 Apple Cake W Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our irresistible Apple Cake, topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. This classic dessert combines the flavors of sweet apples, a moist and tender cake, and a velvety smooth frosting, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe offers step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting this delectable treat from scratch, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Additionally, we've included a collection of variations and alternatives to cater to different dietary preferences and口味, allowing you to customize your Apple Cake to perfection. Whether you prefer a gluten-free or vegan version, or desire a zesty twist with lemon or a nutty crunch with walnuts, we've got you covered. Embark on a delightful baking journey and create an unforgettable Apple Cake that will impress your family and friends.

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APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Apples are plentiful this time of year, and this cake is one of my favorite recipes using this delicious and nutritious fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups diced unpeeled apples
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix into the batter. Fold in apples and nuts. , Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool. , For the frosting, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whip until smooth and spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I got this recipe from allrecipes.com It is slightly different from the one posted by MustangMom. It doesn't have pecans and the frosting has considerably less powdered sugar, making the cream cheese flavor that much more intense. For the holidays, this cake can be dressed up by adorning it with holly berries. Randomly place clusters of three of red hot candies. Cut several "leaves" from a Granny Smith apple and place one on either side of the clusters.

Provided by Tarbean

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 granny smith apples, peeled and sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until blended. The mixture will be very thick.
  • Stir in apple slices. It hardly seems like enough batter to coat the apples, but bakes up beautifully.
  • Spread batter into greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar and salt, beat well.
  • Stir in vanilla and frost the cooled cake.

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 stick butter, plus extra for loaf pan
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice and tossed with a little lemon juice
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup apple cider
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for loaf pan
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 or 4 grates fresh nutmeg (about 1/2 teaspoon)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Toss in the apples and stir to coat them with the butter. Add the lemon juice and the apple cider. Cook until the apples have softened and the cider has reduced by half. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse into a coarse paste. Reserve.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, both of the sugars and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the pureed apples, the egg and vanilla. Stir to combine. Toss in the walnuts and raisins.
  • Butter and flour a loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and put it in the preheated oven. Bake until a toothpick, inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely.
  • Cut the cake in half equatorially and spread half of the icing on the bottom layer. Replace the top half and ice the top of the cake, leave the sides bare. Slice and serve.
  • Beat together all of the ingredients in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

APPLE LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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Three layers of delicately spiced apple cake are filled and frosted with tangy cream-cheese frosting here, yielding a towering dessert worthy of any celebration.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, two coarsely grated and two sliced
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 pounds (three 8-ounce bars) cream cheese, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 pinches kosher salt
Apple chips, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans; line with parchment. Butter and flour parchment, tapping out any excess.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined; fold in grated and diced apples. Add flour mixture; mix just until combined. Divide batter among prepared pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans 20 minutes, then invert onto wire racks; remove parchment. Invert cakes again; let cool completely on racks.
  • Frosting: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat 5 minutes.
  • Place a cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about 1 cup frosting evenly over it; top with a second cake layer. Repeat with another 1 cup frosting and third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 days. Return to room temperature before serving. Garnish with apple chips, if desired; use a serrated knife to slice cake.

GERMAN APPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is an excellent cake for potlucks or for any occasion! There are a couple of other German Apple Cake recipes on here, but this one is different. Prep time is approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.
  • Fold in apples and nuts.
  • Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter.
  • Add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.3, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 287.5, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 58.2, Protein 5.6

APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE-WALNUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 23

For cake
1 pound Pippin apples (about 2 medium), peeled, cored, diced
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dried currants
1 cup walnuts (about 4 ounces), toasted, chopped
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
For frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 cups walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Combine apples and water in small saucepan. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Place in processor; purée until smooth. Cool purée. Sift 2 1/2 cups flour and next 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Toss currants with remaining 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl to coat; mix in walnuts.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, brandy and vanilla in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in half of flour mixture and 1 1/4 cups apple purée, then remaining flour mixture (re-serve any remaining puree for another use). Stir in currants and walnuts. Divide batter among prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes; turn out onto racks and cool.
  • Make frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in cream cheese, then maple syrup and flavoring. Chill until beginning to firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Assemble cake:
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with second layer; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer. Spread 1 cup frosting in thin layer over cake. Chill 15 minutes. Spread remaining frosting over cake. Press 2 cups walnuts halfway up sides of cake. Chill until frosting is set, at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

APPLE SHEET CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Sheet Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting image

This lightly spiced apple cake comes together in no time at all, and a few swoops of fluffy cinnamon cream cheese frosting dress it up for dessert. As written, this recipe yields a modest amount of frosting, so frosting lovers may want to double the recipe. Make sure to use fresh cinnamon for this recipe (and all of your fall baking) to get the best results.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (one 9-by-13-inch cake)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for preparing the pan
3/4 cup/165 grams light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups/480 milliliters unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup/180 milliliters neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces/230 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup/65 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), at room temperature
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup/100 grams confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the center. Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch glass or light colored metal baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar and eggs until pale and foamy. Add the applesauce, oil, spices and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the 2 cups flour, baking powder and baking soda, and whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and firmly tap the pan on a countertop a few times to release air bubbles. Bake the cake until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
  • When the cake is cool, make the frosting: Add the cream cheese, butter and cinnamon to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high until smooth, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Turn the speed to low, and slowly add the confectioners' sugar. Mix until the sugar is moistened, then turn the speed up to medium-high and whip until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before starting, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature, especially the cream cheese. This ensures smooth and even mixing.
  • Use the Right Apples: Choose apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. This prevents them from turning mushy in the cake.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: Be patient and cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a tender and moist cake.
  • Gradually Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the Dry Ingredients Gently: Use a spatula to gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Don't Overbake: Keep an eye on the cake while baking. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading the cream cheese frosting. This helps the frosting set properly.
  • Decorate as Desired: Get creative and decorate the frosted cake with your favorite toppings, such as sliced apples, caramel sauce, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors with this irresistible Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Follow these tips to achieve a moist and flavorful cake with a creamy and tangy frosting that perfectly complements the apple filling. Remember to use fresh, crisp apples, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, and don't overmix the batter. With careful attention to detail and a touch of love, you'll create a masterpiece that will impress family and friends. Enjoy this classic dessert, perfect for any occasion, and let the flavors transport you to a world of pure indulgence.

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