Best 3 Fresh Apple Cake Optional With Brown Sugar Icing Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing fresh apple cake recipe, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This classic treat is elevated with the optional brown sugar icing, adding a touch of sweetness and richness. Discover the secrets behind achieving a moist and flavorful cake, along with tips for creating the perfect icing. Explore variations of this beloved dessert, including a gluten-free option and a delectable apple cider cake. Embark on a baking adventure and create a masterpiece that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

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Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze is a sugary sweet cake filled with fresh apples, pecans, and topped with buttery brown sugar decadence.

Provided by Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made

Categories Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cooking oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups self rising flour
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts (chopped)
3 apples (peeled & chopped, (I use granny smith apples))
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix oil and sugar until well combined. Add in eggs one at a time. Slowly add in flour until combined and mix in vanilla. Fold in nuts and apples.
Bake for about 40 to 55 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool as your start the glaze.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, while stirring add butter and brown sugar and cook until it dissolves. Add in powdered sugar and milk and stir until well combined and melted into glaze.
Immediately pour glaze over cake and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1 serving, Calories 686 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 60 g, UnsaturatedFat 29 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

Ingredients

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 CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR TOPPING RECIPE

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This is a fresh apple cake with walnuts and buttery brown sugar topping. This mouthwatering fresh apple cake is baked in a tube pan.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories Dessert Brunch Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

For the Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups apples (such as Rome Beauty, chopped)
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

Steps:

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 447 mg, Fat 36 g, ServingSize 12 to 16 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 28 g

Tips:

Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
Peel and core the apples before grating them. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too dense.
Grate the apples using a food processor or box grater. This will help to create a fine texture that will blend well with the other ingredients.
Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cake dry and crumbly.
Use fresh baking powder and baking soda. Old baking powder and baking soda will not work as well and can cause the cake to fall.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Make the brown sugar icing while the cake is cooling. This will give the icing time to thicken up.

Conclusion:

This fresh apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the brown sugar icing is the perfect finishing touch. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake a success every time.