Best 6 Best Apple Spice Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly aroma of freshly baked Apple Spice Cake, a classic dessert that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with the warmth of aromatic spices. This delectable cake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes, with its golden-brown crust and moist, tender crumb. Savor every bite of this irresistible cake, perfect for cozy autumn afternoons or festive holiday gatherings.

Our collection of Apple Spice Cake recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. From the classic recipe that showcases the perfect balance of spices to the unique Caramel Apple Spice Cake that adds a touch of sweetness, there's a cake for every palate. If you're looking for a healthier alternative, try our Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cake, which is just as delicious and satisfying without compromising on taste. And for those who love their cakes extra moist, our Sour Cream Apple Spice Cake is a must-try, with its velvety texture and rich flavor.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful treat. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of apples and spices. Happy baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED APPLE CAKE



Spiced Apple Cake image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Unsalted butter, for buttering the baking pan
6 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the apples: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  • Mix together the apples, granulated sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • For the cake: Combine the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Using a hand-held mixer, beat on medium high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully combined, then add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and buttermilk. Beat on low speed until a few streaks remain, then fold together with a rubber spatula until fully combined. (Do not overmix.)
  • Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with half of the apple mixture. Spread the batter over the top of the apples. Top the batter with the remaining apples, making decorative rows across the cake. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark rum, such as Mount Gay
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch-diced (3 to 4 apples)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs
Caramel sauce, such as Fran's, heated

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



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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 BUTTER SPICE CAKE



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This is a very good and moist cake recipe I received from my grandmother years ago. It makes a nice addition to any dinner table.

Provided by Shirley

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the butter mixture before adding the next. Add apple butter, vanilla, and wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the topping. Pour remaining batter into pan and top with the rest of the topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 335.8 mg, Sugar 41.3 g

APPLE SPICE CAKE



Apple Spice Cake image

Very moist spicy sweet cake with chunks of tender apples and raisins.

Provided by Krissyp

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup raisins
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch tube pan. Cover raisins with warm water, let soak for 10 minutes and then drain. Whisk together flour, spices, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir together soda and 1 tablespoon warm water, and mix into the sugar mixture. Stir in flour mixture, apples, and strained raisins until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan. Once cool, shake pan to loosen cake. Turn onto plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

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 your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final product. Use fresh, ripe apples and high-quality spices for the best flavor.
  • 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 until a Toothpick Inserted into the Center Comes Out Clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

This apple spice cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and tangy apples, and warm, fragrant spices, 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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