Best 5 Fresh Apple Cake With Browned Butter Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our freshly baked apple cake adorned with a velvety browned butter frosting. This tantalizing treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to captivate your taste buds. The moist and tender apple cake is studded with chunks of sweet, crisp apples, providing a burst of flavor in every bite. The browned butter frosting adds a luscious richness, perfectly complementing the delicate sweetness of the apples. This recipe also includes a collection of four additional frosting variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. Whether you prefer a tangy cream cheese frosting, a decadent chocolate ganache, or a refreshing lemon glaze, there's a frosting here to suit every palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH APPLE CAKE



Fresh Apple Cake image

Perfectly spiced cake with chunks of fresh apple. Frosted with brown butter cream cheese and a drizzle of caramel sauce! The perfect cake for fall!

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 27

1/2 lemon lemon juice (squeezed over chopped apples to prevent browning)
3 or 4 medium honeycrisp apples (chopped in 1/4 inch pieces)
2 medium apples (optional) (cut in wedges for decoration)
10 ounces cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 ounces unsalted butter (room temperature)
10 ounces granulated sugar
3 ounces vegetable oil
1 whole egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces applesauce (unsweetened)
8 ounces browned butter (room temperature)
8 ounces unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 ounces powdered sugar
7 ounces granulated sugar
2 ounces water
3 ounces unsalted butter
4 ounces heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • IMPORTANT: Make sure all your ingredients are at room temp (see notes at the bottom of the recipe)
  • Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C)
  • Peel the apples and core them using an apple corer or a knife.
  • Cut the apples into 1/4 inch pieces and place into a bowl.
  • Squeeze 1/2 a lemon over the apples to prevent browning. Set aside
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
  • Add butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and cream until smooth.
  • Add sugar and oil to the butter and cream on medium until the mixture is white and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  • While mixing on medium, add in dry ingredients in thirds and mix until combined
  • Fold in applesauce and chopped apples until combined
  • Grease three, 8 inch pans with cake goop or another type of pan release.
  • Bake layers at 350 for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Layers will be thin.
  • Let cake rest in the pan until it's cool enough to touch, then flip out onto a wire rack.
  • Make sure to cool completely before stacking. (Wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge or freezer to speed up the cooling process.)
  • Place softened butter in the bowl of your stand mixer with the whisk attachment and mix until smooth.
  • Add in your cream cheese and mix until smooth
  • Add in your browned butter and mix until smooth and creamy
  • Add in your powdered sugar one cup at a time while mixing on low until all the powdered sugar is added. Do not over-mix.
  • Add in your salt and vanilla until combined.
  • Place sugar and water in a medium-sized pot. Cover with the lid and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
  • Remove lid and place a candy thermometer in the pot. Continue cooking the sugar until thermometer reads 350º (hard crack stage) or it's a deep golden brown color. Do not stir.
  • Remove the sugar from heat and slowly whisk in butter. Be careful, it will bubble up.
  • Whisk in cream and salt.
  • Let caramel cool completely before using it for the drip

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 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 CAKE



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This easy apple cake gets covered with a sweet cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Beat together the oil, eggs, vanilla and sugar.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to egg mixture; stir in apples, nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hrs or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and frost with cream cheese icing. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup fine chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 55 g

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



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Show 'em some fresh-from-the-oven love with this cinnamon-spiced cake filled with walnuts and hearty chunks of apple. The icing on top? Creamy vanilla browned butter frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled baking apples (3 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk until frosting is smooth and desired spreading consistency. Generously spread frosting over top and partially down side of cake. To serve, cut cake with serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 91 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 68 g, TransFat 1 g

FRESH APPLE CAKE (OPTIONAL - WITH BROWN SUGAR ICING)



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Yum! A wonderful recipe from Gooseberry Patch from "Our Favourite Harvest Recipes" book. Easy and very good with Recipe #388552, which is what was listed with this in their cookbook. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 baking apples, cored, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons cinnamon
5 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Toss apples with cinnamon and 5 tablespoons sugar; set aside.
  • Mix remaining ingredients together; blend well. Pour 1/3 of the batter into a greased and floured 10" tube pan (like a bundt cake pan); layer with half of the apples. Repeat layers and pour remaining batter on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center removes clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; invert tube pan and remove to cool completely.
  • Frost with Brown Sugar Icing.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core your apples before you slice them. This will make it easier to slice them evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before you frost it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have time to make the browned butter frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead.

Conclusion:

This fresh apple cake with browned butter frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. Follow these tips to make sure your cake turns out perfect every time.

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