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Apple Spice Cake

Cozy Up with Perfectly Spiced Apple Spice Cake

This Apple Spice Cake captures the essence of fall with warm spices and rich apples, making it an essential treat for the season.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured correctly
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon adjust according to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Apple Cider or substitute with apple juice
  • 2 cups Grated Apples use tart apples like Granny Smith
For the Cinnamon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk or Cream use as needed

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • loaf pan
  • wire rack
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Spice Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, blend in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider.
  5. Fold in the grated apples gently with a spatula, careful not to over-mix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven, cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with cinnamon glaze once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Customize spices as preferred.

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