Best Apple Stack Cake Recipe

Name: Best Apple Stack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) packages dried apples, chopped; 4 -5 cups water; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 cup apple butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon gr. ginger; 1/4 teaspoon gr. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp.gr. clove; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk, room temperature; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; fresh apple slices tossed in lemon juice (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 (5 ounce) packages dried apples, chopped
4 -5 cups water
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup apple butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon gr. ginger
1/4 teaspoon gr. nutmeg
1/4 tsp.gr. clove
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
fresh apple slices tossed in lemon juice (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Coat 2 cake pans with flour type baking spray.
3
Bring apples and enough water to cover them to a simmer till apples are completely softened- about 10 mins.
4
Drain apples - reserve 1/2 Cup water.
5
Combine apples, brown sugar, apple butter, cinnamon,ginger, nutmeg and cloves in a lg. bowl.
6
Combine milk and lemon juice in a sm. bowl. Let sit for 10 mins.Add egg , egg yolk and lemon zest- whisking to blend.
7
Beat sugar and butter at med-high with mixer until light and fluffy.
8
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alterantively with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
9
Beat on low until well combined.
10
Divide into 5 equal portions. Pat 1 portion into the 2 prepated pans reserving 3 portions.
11
Bake until edhes and top are brown 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes then remove from pans.
12
Repeat with remaining layers until all are baked.
13
To assemble.
14
Place 1 cake on a cake stand Spread about 1 1/2 Cups apple mixture.
15
Repeat with remaining layers and apple mixture until all are used.
16
Cover tightly and store in refrigerator overnight.
17
Garmish with apples.

1852

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (5 ounce) packages dried apples, chopped, 4 -5 cups water, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 cup apple butter, and more.

Yes, Best 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.

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