Apple Spice Cake
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this delightful Apple Spice Cake. Bursting with fresh apples and warm spices, this moist cake is perfect for cozy family gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner. The irresistible brown sugar icing adds a splash of sweetness that seeps into each slice, making it feel like a warm hug on a chilly evening. Easy to prepare in just about 50 minutes, this cake is a family favorite that will bring smiles all around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 large honey crisp apples, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs, both sugars, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until combined.
- Fold in grated apples.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before making the brown sugar icing by melting butter with brown sugar and heavy cream; stir in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over the warm cake and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 105g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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