Glazed Harvest Apple Cake
Celebrate the cozy flavors of autumn with this irresistible Glazed Harvest Apple Cake—a moist, spiced dessert bursting with tender chunks of fresh apples and crowned with a luscious vanilla glaze. Infused with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, this from-scratch cake captures the essence of fall in every bite. Perfectly balanced with a buttery crumb and the natural sweetness of diced apples, it's an ideal treat for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a simple afternoon indulgence. Ready in just over an hour, this easy apple cake recipe pairs beautifully with a warm mug of cider or coffee, making it the ultimate dessert for apple season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 3 Large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Apples, peeled and diced
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated—do not overmix.
Gently fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add more heavy cream if needed to adjust the consistency.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Glazed Harvest Apple Cake with a mug of warm cider or your favorite fall-inspired beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 179.1 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.7 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 998 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 2431 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 604.6 g | 220% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1441 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.
