Apple Spice Cake
Prepare to indulge in the irresistible warmth and comforting flavors of Apple Spice Cake—a moist, cinnamon-kissed dessert perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a sweet, spiced treat. Made with diced fresh apples, rich brown sugar, and unsweetened applesauce, this cake bursts with natural sweetness and fruity goodness in every bite. Elevated with a harmonious blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, it delivers a cozy aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes. Simple to whip up with a straightforward batter combining wet and dry ingredients, this cake is ready in about an hour from start to finish. Enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting for a decadent finish. Perfect for 10 servings, this Apple Spice Cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert brimming with seasonal flavors every baker will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, applesauce, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples with a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve as is or top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or cream cheese frosting if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 365 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*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.
