Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
Introduction
deesviral shares a classic dessert with a seasonal touch. This Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting is moist, filled with warm spices and fresh apples, and finished with a smooth frosting that tastes like caramel.
Ingredients
For the Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon and level)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
For the Frosting
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Stir in sour cream until smooth.
Add dry mixture gradually, mixing until just combined.
Fold in apples, then spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool fully before frosting.
For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cook until bubbly. Add milk, stir until smooth, then remove from heat. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with extra sugar or milk as needed.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake, slice, and enjoy.
Nutritional Information
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling & Frosting: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: ~420 kcal per serving
Closing
Moist, spiced, and finished with a luscious frosting, this Apple Spice Cake is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Follow deesviral for more recipes that are simple, sweet, and unforgettable