Apple Spice Cake
Apple Spice Cake is a moist, aromatic dessert made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy evenings, offering a balance of sweetness and spice in every forkful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Add Apples: Fold in chopped apples and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Top with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for a tart flavour and better texture.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Add raisins for extra sweetness and chewiness.
- For extra spice, increase the cinnamon or add a pinch of allspice.
- The cake stays moist for days when stored properly.