Chunky Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the comforting warmth of autumn with this irresistible Chunky Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Packed with tender chunks of fresh apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of crunch from optional walnuts or pecans, this moist and flavorful cake is sheer perfection. Topped with a rich and velvety cream cheese frosting, it strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tang. Easy to prepare and baked in just under an hour, this dessert is ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or any time you crave a slice of fall-inspired decadence. Serve it as is or pair it with a hot cup of cider for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 2.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for thinning frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Slice into squares or rectangles, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*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.
