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Description
A moist and flavorful spiced apple cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in diced apples. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated
- Cake tastes better the next day as flavors develop
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American