Slice of Heaven Apple Spice Cake
Indulge in the comforting warmth of fall with our "Slice of Heaven Apple Spice Cake," a moist and aromatic dessert that’s bursting with cozy flavors. This easy-to-make cake combines the perfect balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice with the natural sweetness of diced Granny Smith apples and a tender crumb thanks to a secret ingredient: unsweetened applesauce. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether served as a sweet afternoon treat or the grand finale to a dinner party, this apple spice cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, a sprinkle of optional chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch for those looking to elevate the texture. Perfect for autumn gatherings or simply savoring by the fire, this dessert brings comforting apple spice goodness to your table in just over an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with the applesauce. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans (if using) with a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with the 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 completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.1 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.8 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 946 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2984 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 757.5 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 486.6 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*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.
