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Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Decadent Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Experience the comforting flavors of fall with this moist and aromatic Apple Spice Cake topped with a luscious brown sugar icing. Combining tender diced apples, warm spices, and a rich, buttery icing, this delightful dessert is perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup peeled and diced apples

For the Brown Sugar Icing

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt ensuring even distribution of spices and leaveners.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, building the base for a tender cake.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for added aroma.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually alternate blending the dry ingredient mixture with the unsweetened applesauce into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing just until combined to maintain cake tenderness. Fold in the peeled and diced apples gently.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  7. Prepare Brown Sugar Icing: While the cake cools, combine softened butter, packed brown sugar, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture bubbles to dissolve sugars completely.
  8. Finish Icing: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until the icing is smooth, creamy, and pourable.
  9. Ice the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the brown sugar icing evenly over the top and allow it to set before serving to enjoy a perfect texture and flavor balance.

Notes

  • For an extra texture and flavor boost, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins into the cake batter during the folding step.
  • Make sure the cake is fully cooled before icing to prevent the icing from melting and becoming too runny.
  • You can substitute peeled diced apples with tart apple varieties such as Granny Smith for a tangier taste.
  • Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/apple-spice-cake-with-brown-sugar-icing-recipe/