Description
Whipping up this apple-rum spice cake delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, with warm spices and a splash of rum that make your taste buds dance. Grab your mixing bowl and prepare for a delightful dessert that connects generations through its simple, heartwarming flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 Medium Apples
- 1 Medium Red Apple
- ¾ Cup Butter
- ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 Tablespoon Dark Rum
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or coat it with butter.
- Toss 2 medium peeled and chopped apples (½-inch cubes) with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
- Combine 1½ cups flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Beat ¾ cup room temperature butter with ⅔ cup granulated sugar in a stand mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, about 3 minutes.
- Add 3 room temperature eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Pour 1 tablespoon dark rum into the butter mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold the apple cubes into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons granulated sugar across the top of the cake.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.
Notes
- Check apple freshness by selecting firm, crisp fruits without bruises for the best texture and flavor.
- Letting the cake cool completely helps set the crumb and makes slicing neater without crumbling.
- Dark rum adds deeper flavor, but can be swapped with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version that’s equally delicious.
- Storing the cake covered at room temperature keeps it moist for 3-4 days, and the spices will continue developing rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg