Apple Spice Cake Recipe
This delicious Apple Spice Cake is packed with flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by the sweet taste of apples. Perfect for fall gatherings!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples peeled and cored
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
- Fold in the diced apples. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Notes
For an extra touch, top the cooled cake with a cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.