Description
Comforting Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting brings warm memories of family gatherings straight to your table. Seasonal spices and tender apples create a delightful dessert that celebrates traditional flavors with a modern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped peeled apples
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Prepare your 9×13 inch baking pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray and dusting with flour.
- Mix 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon allspice in a medium bowl.
- Whisk 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup canola oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into your wet ingredients until a thick batter forms.
- Gently incorporate 4 cups chopped peeled apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, watching for a golden brown color and firm center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat 8 oz. room temperature cream cheese in a stand mixer until perfectly smooth.
- Add 4 tablespoons room temperature butter and blend thoroughly.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cups powdered sugar, beating for 1 minute until silky.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly across the cooled cake.
- Slice into squares and serve at your preferred temperature.
Notes
- Always use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest cake batter and even mixing.
- Grate or finely chop apples to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the cake and soften perfectly during baking.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the powdered sugar in the frosting by 1/4 cup and add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
- If baking for someone with dietary restrictions, swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and use dairy-free cream cheese and butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg