Best 6 Brown Sugar Spice Cake With Cream And Caramelized Apples Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Brown Sugar Spice Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. This delightful cake is crafted with a moist and tender crumb, infused with the warmth of brown sugar and a medley of aromatic spices. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Accompanying this extraordinary cake are two exceptional recipes: a velvety Cream Cheese Frosting that adds a touch of richness and a luscious Caramel Sauce that elevates the dessert to new heights. For those with a sweet tooth, these recipes offer a trio of irresistible treats that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN SUGAR-SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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Enjoy this delicious spice cake made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour and topped with caramelized apples and whipped cream - perfect for a dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup finely chopped peeled apple (1 medium)
6 medium apples, peeled, sliced (about 8 cups)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch square pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed until blended; beat on medium speed until well combined. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt and sour cream until mixed; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in chopped apple. Spoon batter evenly into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around pan to loosen cake. Remove cake to heatproof serving plate. Cool cake about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sliced apples and 1 cup brown sugar over medium-high heat 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until apples are tender and caramelized.
  • In chilled large deep bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until cream begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat just until soft peaks form. Spoon Caramelized Apples over cake. Top with dollops of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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.

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.

BROWN-SUGAR SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM AND CARAMELIZED APPLES



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From Epicurious. Caramelized apples can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat over low heat. Cake can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then kept, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature.

Provided by MilanzMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 gala apples (3 1/2 lb)
3/8 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F Lightly butter and flour cake pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Make caramelized apples.
  • Peel and core apples, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
  • Spread softened butter in an even layer over bottom of a 12-inch heavy skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar. Add apple wedges and cook over moderate heat, without stirring, until sugar is melted and apples start to give off liquid, about 10 minutes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are just tender and juices become syrupy, about 30 minutes more.
  • Pour syrup from skillet into a small heatproof bowl, then sauté apples, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and very tender, about 30 minutes more. Return syrup to apples and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Make cake while apples cook.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg until combined. Add maple syrup, sour cream, and vanilla and beat until combined well. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, then mix until just incorporated.
  • Spread batter in cake pan and bake until cake is golden brown and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes.
  • Make cream just before serving.
  • Beat cream with sour cream and sugar using cleaned beaters at high speed until it just holds soft peaks.
  • To serve.
  • Run a thin knife around edge of pan, then invert cake onto a plate and cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with warm apple mixture and cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.9, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 309.7, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 52, Protein 4.9

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

CARAMELIZED-APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Apples caramelized in butter and an array of fall spices lend a unique character to this exceptionally moist cake, which lies hidden beneath a mantle of brown-sugar buttercream. Marzipan garnishes -- tinted gold -- make a festive finish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 sticks (20 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and grated on the large holes of a box grater (4 cups)
1/2 cup apple cider
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cups pecan halves (5 ounces), toasted dark and finely ground in a food processor
Brown Sugar Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Gold Marzipan Pumpkins, Leaves, and Acorns

Steps:

  • Put 1/2 stick butter into a large nonstick skillet. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into skillet, and toss in pod. Cook over medium heat until butter is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in apples, cider, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until apples are golden and translucent and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Discard vanilla pod. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans. Dust with flour, and tap out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Reserve 1/4 cup flour mixture.
  • Beat remaining 2 sticks butter, remaining 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and the brown sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium, and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low. Beat in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the sour cream and scraping bowl as needed. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour mixture to apple mixture, and toss. Fold in apple mixture and pecans.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until tops are dark golden brown and a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack. Run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Unmold cakes, and let cool, right side up, on rack.
  • Assemble cake: Trim each cake so it's 1 3/4 inches high. Place 1 cake, cut side up, on a cake stand. Spread 1 1/2 cups buttercream over top. Place remaining cake, cut side down, on top. Spread 1 cup buttercream over entire cake. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Spread remaining frosting over cake. (Cake can be refrigerated, uncovered, overnight.)
  • Before serving, decorate with marzipan pumpkins, acorns, and leaves.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, it's important to follow that instruction. Room temperature ingredients mix together more easily and evenly, resulting in a better final product.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar: When creaming butter and sugar together, be patient and cream them until they are light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, which will make your cake lighter and more tender.
  • Measure Your Flour Correctly: When measuring flour, be sure to spoon it into the measuring cup and then level it off with a knife. Scooping flour directly from the bag can result in too much flour being packed into the cup, which can make your cake dry and dense.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no dry spots remain.
  • Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking your cake. Baking the cake at too low of a temperature can result in a cake that is undercooked or dense. Baking the cake at too high of a temperature can result in a cake that is overcooked or dry.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting or serving the cake, be sure to let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting or the cake from falling apart.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to be able to bake a delicious brown sugar spice cake with cream and caramelized apples. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a simple dessert. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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