Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze, a delightful dessert that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat. Packed with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this tender cake is studded with finely diced, juicy apples, creating a moist and flavorful bite every time. The crowning touch is a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that envelops the cake in a silky-sweet layer, soaking into every nook and cranny for unparalleled decadence. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a simple treat to savor with a cup of tea, this easy-to-make cake comes together in just about an hour. Serve it warm and watch as the irresistible combination of spiced apples and caramel-like glaze steals the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and finely diced
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cups brown sugar (for glaze)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the brown sugar glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the baked cake to cool for 10 minutes, then pour the warm glaze over the top, spreading it evenly.
Let the glaze soak into the cake for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.7 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.9 g | 550% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 807 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 2087 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 650.9 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 442.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.
