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Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe

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This Apple Spice Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for fall or any cozy occasion. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, and loaded with freshly grated honey crispy apples, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with a luscious brown sugar icing that melts into the warm cake, it’s a comforting treat that’s easy to bake and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 large honey crispy apples, grated using the large holes on a box grater, ~1 1/2 cups (can keep the skin on)

Brown Sugar Icing

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch light-colored nonstick pan with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure easy removal of the cake later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves until thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the two mixtures together just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake tough.
  5. Add Grated Apples: Fold in the grated honey crispy apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared 9×9-inch pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
  7. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely or until warm.
  8. Prepare Brown Sugar Icing: While the cake is baking or cooling slightly, melt the salted butter, dark brown sugar, and heavy cream together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk continuously until the mixture is combined and reaches a gentle boil.
  9. Finish the Icing: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the pure vanilla extract and sifted powdered sugar until smooth and well blended.
  10. Apply Icing: Pour the warm brown sugar icing over the cake when the cake is still slightly warm. The warmth will allow the icing to melt into the cake for a glossy and flavorful finish.
  11. Serve: Slice the cake and enjoy it warm for the best flavor and moist texture.

Notes

  • Using honey crispy apples adds a sweet, crunchy texture, but you can substitute with any crisp apple variety.
  • Ensure eggs and sour cream are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
  • Do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
  • The brown sugar icing melts best when poured on a warm cake.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or canola oil if preferred.

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