Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Apple Spice Cake Recipe. Bursting with the delightful flavors of fresh apples and a blend of spices, this cake is perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat with your afternoon tea. Topped with a simple cinnamon glaze, it offers both impressive presentation and an irresistible taste that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup fresh apple (peeled and grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, alternating with apple cider.
- Gently fold in grated apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg