Apple Spice Cake With Spiced Vanilla Brandy Frostin

Name: Apple Spice Cake With Spiced Vanilla Brandy Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1 pound Unsalted Butter, Softened; 2 cups Light Brown Sugar; 4 whole Eggs; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 4 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Apple Pie Spice; 1 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce; 1 cup Sour Cream; FOR THE FROSTING:; 3 cups Confectioners Sugar (Sifted); 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice; 3 packages Cream Cheese, Softened (8 Ounce Packages); 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 3 Tablespoons Brandy; 1 whole Vanilla Bean, Cut In Half Lengthwise And Seeds Scraped Out; 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans Or Walnuts, For Garnish

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1 pound Unsalted Butter, Softened
2 cups Light Brown Sugar
4 whole Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
4 cups All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Apple Pie Spice
1 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1 cup Sour Cream
FOR THE FROSTING:
3 cups Confectioners Sugar (Sifted)
1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice
3 packages Cream Cheese, Softened (8 Ounce Packages)
2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
3 Tablespoons Brandy
1 whole Vanilla Bean, Cut In Half Lengthwise And Seeds Scraped Out
1/2 cups Chopped Pecans Or Walnuts, For Garnish

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*For best flavor results for the frosting, combine the seeds of the scraped out vanilla bean with the brandy in a small ramekin the night before so the flavors really soak in.
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For the cake:
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
4
In a standing mixing bowl, beat butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla. Set aside.
5
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice in a separate bowl.
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Add the flour mixture, 1/3 of it at a time, to the butter mixture, alternating with the apple sauce and sour cream. Stir just enough to blend after each addition. Don't overbeat.
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Measure out even amounts of batter into both pans. Bake at 350F for approximately 30 minutes or until a knife inserted all the way in comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a plate to cool fully.
8
To make the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar and apple pie spice in a medium bowl and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
9
Beat together cream cheese and butter in a standing mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add in brandy and vanilla. Slowly add confectioners sugar and spice mixture and beat until light and smooth.
10
Frost cake as desired and sprinkle top with chopped nuts.

3636

kcal

Calories

221

Fat

377

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1 pound Unsalted Butter, Softened, 2 cups Light Brown Sugar, 4 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Apple Spice Cake With Spiced Vanilla Brandy 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 Spice Cake With Spiced Vanilla Brandy Frosting

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