Spicy Apple Cake
Indulge in the cozy, autumnal flavors of this Spicy Apple Cake, a deliciously moist dessert packed with warm spices, fresh apples, and an optional crunch of walnuts or pecans. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a comforting treat anytime, this easy-to-make cake combines cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a fragrant spiced base that complements the natural sweetness of apples. With just 20 minutes of prep time, the batter comes together effortlessly, while a quick bake fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of baked apples and spices. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for a crowd-pleasing finish. Whether it’s for a holiday table or a midweek indulgence, this Spicy Apple Cake is a must-bake recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 3 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
- 0.5 cups Walnuts or pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts or pecans (if using) using a spatula until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cake plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2380 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 556.0 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 343.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1175 mg | 25% | |
*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.
