Apple Cake With Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

Name: Apple Cake With Brown Butter Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 2 cups applesauce; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten; None None Brown Butter Frosting; 1/2 cup butter, chopped; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup apple juice

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a deep 8 inch round cake pan and line base with baking paper.
2
In a stand mixer, combine flour, cinnamon and sugar. Combine applesauce, oil and eggs then add to dry ingredients and beat until pale. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 1 hour. Let cake cool in pan for 10 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, to make the brown butter frosting, melt butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until butter browns and smells nutty then set aside to cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Reserve 1 tbsp. Add powdered sugar to butter along with 3/4 of the apple juice. Beat until combined. Thin out with remaining apple juice until spreadable.
4
Spread frosting over cooled cake. Drizzle reserved brown butter on top just before serving, if desired.

1615

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, 2 cups applesauce, and more.

Yes, Apple Cake With Brown Butter Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Apple Cake With Brown Butter Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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