Description
A moist and flavorful spiced apple cake topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Stir in grated apples and walnuts. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Spread batter into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then frost the cake.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
- Store frosted cake in the refrigerator.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg