Best 7 Washington State Apple Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the Washington State Apple Cake stands as a testament to the harmonious union of simple ingredients and exceptional taste. This iconic cake, hailing from the apple-growing heartland of Washington, embodies the essence of rustic charm and wholesome goodness. With its tender crumb, studded with chunks of crisp, juicy apples, and enveloped in a warm embrace of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is an ode to the humble yet extraordinary beauty of apples. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets behind this cherished dessert, unveiling two variations that cater to every baker's preference and skill level: the classic Apple Cake and the delectable Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce.

1. **Classic Washington State Apple Cake:** This faithful rendition of the traditional recipe is a symphony of simplicity and flavor. Fresh apples, generously tossed in a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, form the heart of this classic cake. A straightforward batter, combining pantry staples like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, provides the perfect canvas for the apples to shine. The result is an unassuming yet utterly satisfying cake that showcases the natural sweetness and tartness of apples.

2. **Washington State Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce:** This elevated version of the classic Apple Cake takes indulgence to new heights with the addition of a velvety caramel sauce. The cake itself follows the same method as the original, ensuring a moist and flavorful base. However, the crowning glory lies in the homemade caramel sauce, crafted from a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, cream, and a touch of vanilla extract. Drizzled over warm slices of the apple cake, this luscious sauce transforms each bite into a decadent experience that lingers on the taste buds.

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

WASHINGTON APPLE CAKE



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Bake a gorgeous Washington Apple Cake that's worthy of a presidential dessert. It's got yellow cake mix, vanilla flavor instant pudding, cinnamon, a pound of apples and more. This moist Washington Apple Cake is served with sweet sour cream icing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
1 lb. Granny Smith apples (about 3), peeled, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Beat first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup sour cream in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in apples.
  • Pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup fluted tube pan.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely.
  • Whisk sugar, 1 tsp. water and remaining sour cream until blended; drizzle over cake. Let stand until glaze is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

WASHINGTON APPLE CAKE



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This is a really delicious apple cake that I have made for years , the recipe is from a recipe card group that I have had for years called 'My great recipes " and the picture is from the card. Sometimes I serve this cake with sweetened vanilla whip cream instead of frosting.

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR THE CAKE :
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c oil
2 c flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c walnuts or pecans
4 c thinly sliced cut apples (about 5 med.)
FOR THE ICING :
2 pkg cream cheese (3oz. ea.)
1/4 c melted butter
1-3/4 c powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl beat the eggs on high speed with a hand mixer until mixed well , add the sugar and oil and beat well.
  • 2. Mix the flour , cinnamon ,soda and the salt together and add to the creamed batter. Add the vanilla and walnuts or pecans.
  • 3. Butter a 13x9" pan and spread the sliced apples on the bottom ; Pour the batter over top of the apples and spread out evenly to cover all the apples.
  • 4. Bake @ 350° for 1 hr. or until tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Top should be a pale golden and apples should be tender. Remove from the oven and let cool ; frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • 5. For the cream cheese : beat the cream cheese and the butter until smooth ; add the powdered sugar and lemon juice and beat until smooth and creamy.

WASHINGTON STATE APPLE CAKE



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This delicious apple cake has been a family (and friends) favorite for a number of years.

Provided by Dorene Fishkin

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium apples, sliced thin
2 1/2 c sugar
1 c cooking oil
3 c flour (all purpose)
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c orange juice
4 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Beat sugar and eggs together. Ad oil, orange juice and vanilla. Blend well. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and add gradually to the sugar mixture.
  • 2. Grease and flour lightly a Bundt pan or 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the ingredients for the filling: Apples, cinnamon,sugar, walnuts and raisins. Pour half of batter in pan and add filling on top
  • 3. Cover with remaining batter. Bake at 350' for 50--60 minutes. Check for doneness. Enjoy !
  • 4. You might want to top this cake with a dusting of confectioner's sugar or your favorite glaze. My favorite is a light cream cheese glaze.

WASHINGTON APPLE CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 2 T Sour Cream, divided
1 lb Granny Smith apples (about 3 apples), peeled, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. water

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350ºF. BEAT first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup sour cream in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in apples; pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup fluted tube pan. BAKE 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely. WHISK powdered sugar, remaining sour cream and 1 tsp. water until blended; drizzle over cake. Let stand until glaze is firm.

WASHINGTON APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Washington Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups thinly sliced tart apples (I use Granny Smith, about 5 medium)
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 melted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with a mixer until thick and light.
  • Combine sugar and oil, pour into eggs with mixer on medium speed.
  • Stir together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt.
  • Add to egg mixture with vanilla.
  • Beat to mix.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Spread apples in a butter 13"x9"x2" pan.
  • Pour batter over apples, spreading to cover.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Spread with cream cheese icing.
  • Keep refrigerated.
  • Cream Cheese Icing: Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Beat in melted butter, then powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7183.3, Fat 372.2, SaturatedFat 78, Cholesterol 821.6, Sodium 3151.2, Carbohydrate 925.1, Fiber 29.1, Sugar 692.5, Protein 76.9

WASHINGTON APPLE CAKE



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My mother in-law gave me this recipe this past Christmas. The cake is wonderful and the icing well lets just say it takes the cake!

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 Sheet Cake, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
5 medium apples, peeled cored and thinly sliced
6 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13" cake pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs at high speed until thick and light in color.
  • Combine sugar and oil and beat into eggs.
  • Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to egg mixture along with vanilla.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Spread apple slices in bottom of buttered cake pan.
  • Pour batter over apples, spreading to cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 1 hour or until top is pale golden and apples are cooked.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Cool cake in pan on wire rack.
  • When completely cool top with cream cheese icing.
  • Cream Cheese Icing:.
  • Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Beat in 1/4 c melted butter.
  • Stir in 1-3/4 c confectioners sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 219.6, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 38.2, Protein 4.2

WASHINGTON STATE APPLE PIE



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This pie won Grand Champion in the Apple Pie category at the 1992 Okanogan County Fair. The pie looks traditional, but making your own filling gives it a different flair and great taste. -Dolores Scholz, Tonasket, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 to 6 medium)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dough for double-crust pie

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine apples, water and lemon juice; cook over medium-low heat just until apples are tender. Remove from the heat and cool (do not drain). , Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; add apples and toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add apple mixture. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. , Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until golden brown, 35-45 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them.
  • Toss the apples with lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the apples evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the apples in the pan when baking, or they won't cook evenly.
  • Bake the cake until the apples are tender and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Washington State Apple Cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet and tart apples, cinnamon, and sugar creates a flavor that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, Washington State Apple Cake is sure to be a hit.

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