Spiced Apple Cake

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with this spiced apple cake, a delightful dessert that marries tender, juicy apples with the aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfectly moist and lightly sweetened, this cake is made from scratch using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla extract, with diced apples folded in for a fresh, fruity twist. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, it’s an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or a comforting dessert any day of the week. Serve it as is, or add a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Whether paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a steaming cup of coffee, this easy-to-make spiced apple cake is sure to become a family favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 50 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
• powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

6. Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. If desired, dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (151.1g)

Calories		425
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.2 g	18%
	Saturated Fat	8.5 g	42%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		80 mg	27%
Sodium		248 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		69.2 g	25%
	Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	5%
	Total Sugars	43.5 g
Protein		5.6 g	11%
Vitamin D		0.6 mcg	3%
Calcium		37 mg	3%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		110 mg	2%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1018 cal (29.9%%)

Protein: 178 cal (5.2%%)

Carbs: 2214 cal (64.9%%)