Indulge your senses with the tantalizing Apple Spice Cake, a symphony of fall flavors that will warm your heart and soul. This delectable cake is a harmonious blend of sweet apples, aromatic spices, and a moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, it's a perfect treat for any occasion.
But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers three variations to cater to your taste preferences. Craving a classic apple spice cake? Follow the original recipe for a timeless flavor combination. If you prefer a burst of tartness, the Granny Smith Apple Cake variation is sure to please. And for those who love nuts, the addition of walnuts in the Walnut Apple Spice Cake adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
Each variation is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique sensory experience. The Granny Smith Apple Cake offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness, while the Walnut Apple Spice Cake adds a layer of texture and richness. No matter your preference, you're guaranteed to find a version that will satisfy your cravings.
APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious celebration of all things fall with lots of apples and fall spices.
Provided by Jennifer McHenry
Categories cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper. Butter the paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Add the flour in 3 portions, alternating with 2 portions of milk. Mix just until combined. Stir in the apples.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth evenly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes. Then, flip the cakes onto wire racks, remove the parchment paper, and allow to cool.
- Place the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the cinnamon and vanilla, and mix well.
- Place one cake layer on a cake plate. Spread half of the frosting over the top of the cake.
- Place the other cake layer on top of the frosted cake layer. Spread the remainder of the frosting on top of the cake. If desired, garnish the top of cake with chopped toasted nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 101 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 181 milligrams sodium, Sugar 39 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
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.
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 WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING
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
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.
ONE-BOWL APPLE-SPICE BUNDT CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE
Chopped apples give texture and flavor to this easy one-bowl cake. The simple butterscotch glaze topping takes the flavor over the top!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Generously spray 10- or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
- In large bowl, beat all Cake ingredients except apples with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes. Stir in apples. Pour into pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; turn upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof serving plate, and remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Place cake on serving plate.
- In medium bowl, beat Butterscotch Glaze ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth and well combined. Drizzle on top of cake. Garnish with dried apple slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
APPLE LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp apples. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
- Peel and core your apples before grating them. This will make the grating process easier and prevent the apple skins from getting into your cake.
- Grate your apples on the large holes of a box grater. This will give you the best texture in your cake.
- Don't overmix your batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
- Bake your cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that your cake is cooked through.
- Let your cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a cream cheese frosting that is slightly tangy. This will complement the sweetness of the cake.
- Decorate your cake with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, or chopped nuts. This will make your cake look extra special.
Conclusion:
Apple spice cake with cream cheese glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake and its tangy and creamy 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 with cream cheese glaze a try. You won't be disappointed.
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