Apple Stack Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Stack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces dried apples, chopped; 5 cups water; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons apple pie spice; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

16 ounces dried apples, chopped
5 cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
Confectioners' sugar, optional

1
Place apples and water in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until apples are softened, stirring occasionally. Mash into a chunky sauce. Stir in brown sugar and pie spice; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and sauce is thickened. Cool completely.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
3
Divide dough into eight portions; shape each into a disk. Cut out eight 9-in. circles of parchment paper. With a floured rolling pin, roll out a dough disk to fit each parchment circle. Transfer to
4
. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
Place one layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer, wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1-2 days or until layers soften. If desired, sprinkle cake with confectioner's sugar.

2004

kcal

Calories

Fat

310

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces dried apples, chopped, 5 cups water, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons apple pie spice, and more.

Yes, Apple Stack Cake 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.

Apple Stack Cake

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