**Indulge in a Symphony of Autumn Flavors with Apple Spice Cake Trifle: A Culinary Journey Through Layers of Delight**
As the leaves begin to transform into vibrant hues of gold and crimson, it's time to embrace the essence of fall with a delectable treat that captures the spirit of the season: Apple Spice Cake Trifle. This exquisite dessert is a symphony of autumn flavors, a delightful creation that combines the warmth of apple spice cake, the velvety smoothness of vanilla pudding, the tangy sweetness of apple pie filling, and the delicate crunch of cinnamon-spiced streusel. With its stunning presentation and irresistible taste, this trifle is sure to be the star of your next gathering, leaving your guests craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating this masterpiece, ensuring success with every bite. So, let's embark on a culinary journey through the layers of this delightful dessert, exploring the intricacies of each component and assembling them into a stunning work of art.
CARAMEL APPLE TRIFLE
Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of all ages. -Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the apples, walnuts, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup caramel topping and remaining apple pie spice. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. , In a 3-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, cream cheese mixture and apple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
- Place the pecans on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. Combine the rum and raisins in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest on medium speed for 3 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, just until combined. Drain the raisins, discarding the liquid. With a rubber spatula, fold the raisins, pecans, and apples into the batter. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.
APPLE SPICE CAKE
Viewer Dorothy Mae Brown's recipe for Apple Spice Cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes featured on marthastewart.com.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- Working over a large sheet of parchment paper, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; gather sifted ingredients into center of sheet; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs; mix on high speed until lemon yellow.
- Fold reserved parchment in half lengthwise; with mixer on medium speed, gradually shake in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Add apples and, if desired, nuts, to batter; mix to combine. Add vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 75 to 90 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Invert cake onto rack; turn cake right-side up to cool completely on rack, and serve drizzled with caramel sauce.
APPLES N' SPICE CAKE TRIFLE
This is a perfect fall holiday dessert that looks wonderful in the trifle bowl. Don't let the ingredients/steps scare you! All ingredients are canned, boxed, cartoned; you just need to buy it and combine it! One hour to prepare and the results are gratifying! This is so easy; I made this for my in-laws Thanksgiving dinner when I was dating my husband; during that time period I had no kitchen skills whatsoever. Very easy! Prep time does not include cooling/chilling times. This recipe is from Taste of Home Magazine, the October/November 1999 edition.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 20-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, applesauce, eggs and oil; beat on medium for 2 minutes.
- Pour into a greased 13x9 baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool.
- While that is baking, in a saucpan combine apple pie filling, butter and 1 tsp of cinnamon until butter is melted and stir until well blended.
- Cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine milk, pudding mix, whipped topping mix and remaining cinnamon.
- Beat on high until thick; about 5 minutes then let it stand for 5 more minutes.
- Spread 1/3 of the apple mix (step#5) in a trifle bowl.
- Now, cut the cake into cubes and place half over the apple mixture in trifle.
- Top that with half of the whipped topping/pudding and sprinkle 1/4 cup walnuts.
- Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining topping mixture and sprinkle with bits, chips or chopped candy bar and 1/4 cup walnuts.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 25.4, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith apples are a good choice because they hold their shape well when baked.
- Be sure to peel and core the apples before baking them. This will help to prevent the apples from becoming too mushy.
- To make the cake batter, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Be sure to mix the batter until it is smooth and creamy.
- Bake the cake in a 9x13 inch pan for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the custard filling. Be sure to stir the custard constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from curdling.
- To assemble the trifle, start by placing a layer of cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish. Then, add a layer of custard, followed by a layer of apples. Repeat these layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
- Be sure to refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set.
Conclusion:
This apple spice cake trifle is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of moist cake, creamy custard, and tart apples is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this trifle is a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels.
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