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Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake: The Best Comfort Dessert to Elevate Your Baking

This delicious Apple Spice Cake is the perfect comfort dessert packed with flavor and warmth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9 x 5 loaf pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup apple cider not apple juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh apple peeled and grated

For Cinnamon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon less or more, to taste

Instructions
 

Preparing the Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter, granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Add the vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, alternating with the apple cider.
  • Gently fold in the grated apple, being careful not to overmix.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Preparing the Cinnamon Glaze

  • Sift in the powdered sugar into a medium bowl.
  • Add the cream or milk and the cinnamon, whisking to combine until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze on top of the cooled cake.

Notes

Store cake tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. May be frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Spice Cake, baking, Cake Recipe, Comfort Dessert, Fall Desserts
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