Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter, plus extra for loaf pan; 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice and tossed with a little lemon juice; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 cup apple cider; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for loaf pan; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 or 4 grates fresh nutmeg (about 1/2 teaspoon); 3/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup sugar; Pinch kosher salt; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup golden raisins; Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows; Special equipment: Standard loaf pan; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 stick butter, at room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

1/2 stick butter, plus extra for loaf pan
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice and tossed with a little lemon juice
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup apple cider
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for loaf pan
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 or 4 grates fresh nutmeg (about 1/2 teaspoon)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
Special equipment: Standard loaf pan
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, juiced

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
3
Toss in the apples and stir to coat them with the butter.
4
Add the lemon juice and the apple cider.
5
Cook until the apples have softened and the cider has reduced by half.
6
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse into a coarse paste.
7
Reserve.
8
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, both of the sugars and a pinch of salt.
9
Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the pureed apples, the egg and vanilla.
10
Stir to combine.
11
Toss in the walnuts and raisins.
12
Butter and flour a loaf pan.
13
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and put it in the preheated oven.
14
Bake until a toothpick, inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
15
Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
16
Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely.
17
Cut the cake in half equatorially and spread half of the icing on the bottom layer.
18
Replace the top half and ice the top of the cake, leave the sides bare.
19
Slice and serve.
20
Beat together all of the ingredients in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

1218

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick butter, plus extra for loaf pan, 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice and tossed with a little lemon juice, 1/2 lemon, juiced, 1 cup apple cider, and more.

Yes, Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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