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: ¼ cup butter, plus extra for loaf pan; 3 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and diced; 12 lemon, juiced; 1 ¾ cups flour, plus extra for loaf pan; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¾ cup brown sugar; ¾ cup Splenda sugar substitute or 34 monk fruit sweetener; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup toasted and chopped walnuts; ½ cup raisins; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature; ½ cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 12 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter, plus extra for loaf pan
3 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and diced
12 lemon, juiced
1 ¾ cups flour, plus extra for loaf pan
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup Splenda sugar substitute or 34 monk fruit sweetener
1 pinch kosher salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup toasted and chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 lemon, juiced

1
For cake:.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3
Butter and flour a loaf pan.
4
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Toss the apples and stir to coat them with the butter.
6
Add the lemon juice and the apple cider.
7
Cook until the apples have softened and the cider has reduced by half.
8
Transfer the apple mixture to a food processor and pulse into a coarse paste.
9
Reserve.
10
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, both of the sugars and a pinch of salt.
11
Make a well in the dry ingredients and add he pureed apples, the egg, and vanilla.
12
Stir to combine.
13
Toss in the walnuts and raisins.
14
Pour the batter in the loaf pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
15
Let the cake cool 10 minutes.
16
Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely.
17
Cut the cake in half lengthwise.
18
To prepare the icing:.
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In a mixing bowl, beat all the ingredients.
20
Spread a 1/3 of the icing on one half of the cake.
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Top with the other half of cake.
22
Spread remaining icing over the top of the cake.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter, plus extra for loaf pan, 3 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and diced, 12 lemon, juiced, 1 ¾ cups flour, plus extra for loaf pan, 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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