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.

Andre Botes
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Martins Asuquo
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This apple spice cake is the perfect way to warm up on a cold fall day. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdul jabbar Brohi
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Sojjad Miah
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This apple spice cake is a must-try for any apple lover. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gul Khan
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I love this apple spice cake! It's the perfect fall dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I always get compliments when I make this cake.


Tony Tertullian
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This apple spice cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Paul Howorth
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I'm always looking for new apple cake recipes, and this one is a keeper. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Silas Marcial
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This apple spice cake is a fall classic. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or a holiday gathering. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Diamond Success
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I'm not a huge fan of apples in baked goods, but I really enjoyed this cake. The apples are perfectly balanced by the spices and brown sugar frosting. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recip


Ilija Augustinovuc
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This cake is so good! I made it for a party, and everyone loved it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Noura Almajed
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This apple spice cake is one of my favorite fall recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Mulla
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Wayne Mash
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This cake is perfect for a cozy fall day. The spices and apples give it a warm and inviting flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rabin Tmg
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This apple spice cake is a fall favorite in our house. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. We love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Yaanyuurka Yaanyuurta
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Arjun naral
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This apple spice cake is AMAZING! I've made it twice now, and it's been a hit both times. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Arafa trevor
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of apples in baked goods, but I'm so glad I did! The apples in this cake are perfectly balanced by the spices and brown sugar frosting. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosti


Ropin Paplo
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This apple spice cake is like a warm hug on a cold day. The spices and apples give it such a cozy flavor, and the brown sugar frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and fri