Description
A heartwarming Apple Spice Cake with a rich caramel icing, perfect for cozy gatherings in the fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or homemade substitute)
- 2 cups peeled and chopped fresh apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for icing)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, then fold in apples and walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake: 30-35 minutes for round pans, 40-45 minutes for a 9×13 pan.
- For icing, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan, bring to boil, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour warm caramel icing over the cooled cake.
Notes
Use tart apples for best flavor. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg