Apple Spice Cake

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Nikole Berg

This Apple Spice Cake is an easy recipe that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. This version is made with fresh apples and applesauce. Try my caramel sauce to drizzle over the top.

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Equipment

Hand or stand mixer

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened, (one stick)
2 cups sugar granulated
2 eggs large
1 cup applesauce unsweetened
2 apples peeled, cored, and grated or finely chopped (keep peel on if preferred)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cloves
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups flour
Easy Caramel sauce optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º F.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
On low speed, mix in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
With a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, stir in applesauce, apples, and spices.
In a separate bowl, mix baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour together with a whisk.
Gradually add flour mixture to apple mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Evenly spread batter in a greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan. (I use cooking spray)
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with just a few moist crumbs.
Let cool in pan for 20 minutes.
Serve with Easy Caramel Sauce or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

If you plan to remove the cake from the pan and serve on a platter, you should line the pan with parchment paper. Be sure to leave some on the sides so you can lift the cake out of the pan. Wait until the cake has cooled completely or has been refrigerated. If you don't have parchment, you can cut into squares while in the pan then remove the slices and arrange on a platter or plate.
What are the best apples to bake with? Granny Smith apples are my go-to for baking. But you may also try Honeycrisp, Jonagold, or Braeburns. These apples have a slight tart flavor and will hold up well in the oven.
Store cake in refrigerator and eat within 3 or 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Rewarm in microwave to desired temperature.
Nutritional information doesn't include caramel drizzle.

Adapted from One Lovely Life

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