Best 6 Apple Spice Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our exquisite Apple Spice Cake adorned with a luscious Brown Sugar Frosting. This culinary masterpiece combines the warmth of aromatic spices with the sweet tang of apples, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes in this article offers variations of this classic cake, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a baking adventure as we guide you through creating a traditional Apple Spice Cake, a delectable Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cake, and a moist Vegan Apple Spice Cake. Additionally, discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Brown Sugar Frosting to complement each cake's unique character. Let your kitchen become a haven of sweet aromas and delectable treats as you embark on this culinary journey.

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APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year, I treasure the opportunity to make my own birthday cake, and I choose this. You can add a cup of raisins to the batter before baking if you'd like. -Jennifer Owen, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Place apples in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla and pie spice until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Gently press walnuts into frosting on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

APPLE SPICE CAKE / BROWN SUGAR FROSTING - SO EASY



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Susan Prescott gave me this wonderful idea from my Chocolate Fudge Cherry Cake comments. It smelled just wonderful baking and is so easy to make. Three ingredients is all you need. I had a spice cake mix, a can of apple pie filling, and eggs. That is it. I then made a simple brown sugar frosting... Hope you try it... Thank you...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 spice cake mix, i used duncan heinz
1 - 21 oz can apple pie filling - i chopped the slices up a bit
3 eggs
FROSTING
5 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. I chopped the apples into about 1 inch chunks. In a medium bowl, add cake mix, three eggs, and the apples with thickening.
  • 3. Using a spatula, mix well. Make sure all is incorporated well, batter will be thick.
  • 4. Spread into cake pan evenly.
  • 5. Bake for 30 minutes. When cake only has 5 minutes left; start the frosting if using.
  • 6. Frosting: In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Add the milk, bring to a boil, and pour into a mixing bowl. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • 7. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat well; if the mixture seems too thin, add more confectioners' sugar. Use the frosting while it is still warm or it will firm up while it cools and you won't be able to spread it. I spread the frosting on the warm cake.
  • 8. You could also add nuts to the cake or frosting! Enjoy!!!!

SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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You haven't lived till you've tried this delicious spice cake with brown sugar frosting. One bite of this cinnamony, sweet, moist, cozy cake will give you all the fall feels.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup flour + 3 tablespoons
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon cloves
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup oil
⅓ cup apple sauce
1 apple (peeled and grated)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
2-6 tablespoons milk (as needed)
cinnamon-sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
  • In a second, larger bowl combine brown sugar, oil, apple sauce, grated apple, eggs, and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until incorporated.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool at least 20 minutes before gently turning out onto a plate to cool completely. Once completely cooled, frost, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired. Cut, and serve or cover and store at room temperature up to three days or in the fridge in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 70 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR ICING



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Make and share this Applesauce Spice Cake With Brown Sugar Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • For the cake, grease a 9" x 13" cake pan; line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter with the brown sugar until fluffy; beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg.
  • Stir into the butter mixture alternately with the applesauce and buttermilk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of wet.
  • Spread in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until the cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan on a rack.
  • For the icing, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil just until blended, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir the milk and vanilla into the butter mixture.
  • Again using a wooden spoon, beat in the icing sugar until smooth and spreadable; let cool for 1 minute.
  • Spread over the top of the cake just to the edge, letting the icing drizzle over slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 91.2, Sodium 525.8, Carbohydrate 84.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 57.5, Protein 5.4

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



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This is a very simple and quick apple cake that I make time and time again. Great on it's own - even better with a little dollop of freshly whipped cream. Make sure you let the glaze thicken well and SLOWLY pour the glaze onto the cake, giving it time to soak in.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb tart apple, peeled,cored,cut into 1 inch chunks (3 large Granny Smiths work well)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 9" spring form pan.
  • Place all cake ingredients into bowl of mixer.
  • Beat on lowest speed until apples are in 1/4" chunks and their juice has thinned the batter slightly.
  • This takes about 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean- about 50 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool slightly.
  • Unmold and poke the top of the cake all over with a meat fork.
  • Pour glaze over the warm cake, letting the excess run down the sides.
  • Cake can be decorated with more chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • To Prepare Glaze: Put all ingredients into small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring, over low heat.
  • Simmer until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
  • Let cool until slightly thickened- about 7- 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.2, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 336.7, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 44.7, Protein 5.5

APPLE SPICE CAKE



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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

1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 to 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 cup chopped assorted nuts, such as pecans and walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Caramel Sauce
Nonstick cooking spray with flour

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Apples: Fresh apples will give your cake the best flavor. Choose a variety that is firm and tart, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Peel and Core the Apples Properly: To ensure even cooking, peel and core the apples before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Test the Cake for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Make the Frosting Ahead of Time: You can make the frosting ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This apple spice cake with brown sugar frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings. With its moist and flavorful cake and creamy, decadent frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this apple spice cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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