Apple Cake with Icing
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Apple Cake with Icing, a moist and tender dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with diced apples and delicately spiced with cinnamon, this homemade apple cake strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The buttery cake batter, enriched with brown sugar and vanilla, creates a delightful crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luscious vanilla-scented icing that drizzles down the sides, every bite is a heavenly combination of soft cake and creamy sweetness. Ideal for fall gatherings or as a cozy treat year-round, this easy-to-make dessert will quickly become a family favorite. With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, this Apple Cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays, brunch, or an everyday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thick. Add more cream if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the icing over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 671 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 2339 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 689.5 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 480.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1228 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
