Best 6 Apple Cake With Maple Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in culinary bliss with our tantalizing apple cake topped with a luscious maple frosting. This delectable treat is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will delight your taste buds. The moist, tender crumb of the cake perfectly complements the sweet-tart filling of juicy apples, while the rich, creamy maple frosting adds a touch of elegance and decadence. In this article, we present two irresistible versions of this classic dessert: a traditional apple cake with maple frosting and a gluten-free variation for those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes promise an unforgettable baking experience and an even more delightful eating experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE FROSTING



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Make and share this Apple Cake With Maple Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kinwart

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 cups diced peeled, granny smith apples
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
for frosting
1 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and other spices including salt and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Using a rubber spatula gently fold in one third of flour mixture until fully incorporated. Gently, or the cake will be tough. Fold in 1/2 the buttermilk. another 1/3 of flour, then remaining buttermilk continuing to fold gently after each addition. Add remaining flour, apples the apples and nuts, if using.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes, watch closely DO NOT OVER BAKE.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 20 minutes.
  • To make the frosting, simmer the maple syrup in a sauce pan until it reduces by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until incorporated and add vanilla and cream. Stir powdered sugar into mixture and beat with a wire whisk until smooth. Let it cool completely before pouring over the cooled cake.

MAPLE APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 tablespoon maple sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 cups cored and diced crisp apples, like Honeycrisp
1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup maple sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 stick unsalted butter, diced and cold
8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup maple sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 cup creme fraiche
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the apples: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan and sprinkle with some maple sugar to coat the butter.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add the 2 tablespoons butter. Add the apples and maple sugar and stir to combine. Saute until caramelized, but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • For the crumble: Mix the cornmeal, flour, oats, light brown sugar, maple sugar, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Add the diced butter and use a fork to mash the ingredients together until they become coarse crumbs.
  • For the cake: To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the butter, maple sugar and syrup and whip until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and creme fraiche, mixing on low speed. Add the flour, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt and stir to combine. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the batter to the prepared springform pan, topping with the sauteed apples. Gently nestle the apples into the cake batter.
  • Put the crumble topping over the apple mixture. Put the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly, about 15 minutes, before removing from the pan. Slice into wedges and serve.

APPLE AND OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH MAPLE ICING



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Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Apple     Birthday     Maple Syrup     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

heaping 1/2 cup / 80 g raisins
4 tbsp water
2 1/4 cups / 280 g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup / 120 ml olive oil
3/4 cup / 160 g superfine sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch / 1-cm dice
grated zest of 1 lemon
2 free-range egg whites
confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Maple Icing:
7 tbsp / 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
scant 1/2 cup / 100 g light muscovado sugar
scant 6 tbsp / 85 ml maple syrup
8 oz / 220 g cream cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8-inch / 20-cm springform cake pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Place the raisins and water in a medium saucepan and simmer over low heat until all of the water has been absorbed. Leave to cool.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 325°F / 170°C. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
  • 3. Put the oil and superfine sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a whisk if you don't have a mixer). Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise in half and, using a sharp knife, scrape the seeds out into the bowl. Beat the oil, sugar, and vanilla together, then gradually add the eggs. The mix should be smooth and thick at this stage. Mix in the diced apples, raisins, and lemon zest, then lightly fold in the sifted dry ingredients.
  • 4. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl, either by hand or with a mixer, until they have a soft meringue consistency. Fold them into the batter in 2 additions, trying to maintain as much air as possible.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the lined pan, level it with an icing spatula, and place in the oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the plan.
  • 6. Once the cake is completely cold, you can assemble it. Remove from the pan and use a large serrated knife to cut it in half horizontally. You should end up with 2 similar disks. If the cake is very domed, you might need to shave a bit off the top half to level it.
  • 7. To make the icing, beat together the butter, muscovado sugar, and maple syrup until light and airy. You can do this by hand, or preferably, in a mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the cream cheese and beat until the icing is totally smooth.
  • 8. Using the icing spatula, spread a layer of icing 3/8 inch / 1 cm thick over the bottom half of the cake. Carefully place the top half on it. Spoon the rest of the icing on top and use the icing spatula to create a wavelike or any other pattern. Dust it with confectioners' sugar, if you like.

SPICED APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE GLAZE



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Looking for a classic dessert made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour? Then check out this maple glazed apple cake flavored with spices - a delicious treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups chopped peeled apples (3 medium)
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon maple flavor

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons of the flour. In another medium bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and remaining flour. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until mixed. On low speed, beat in flour mixture just until blended. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth and thick. Drizzle glaze over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 165 mg

APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE, ORANGE ZEST AND PISTACHIOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/3 cups light brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus for greasing the pan
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup toasted pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and line bottom with parchment.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cream the brown sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 6 to 7 minutes; the mixture will lighten and double in volume. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until combined. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Fold in the apple pieces.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan. Brush the cake with the maple syrup and sprinkle with the orange zest and toasted pistachios.

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.)

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cake: This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This apple cake with maple frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake even better. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this apple cake with maple frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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