Description
A moist and flavorful cake with spiced apples and rich brown sugar frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in grated apples. Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Fold in walnuts if using. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir in milk and powdered sugar. Spread over cake.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple cake, spiced cake, brown sugar frosting, dessert recipe