Lynn's Apple Cake With Burnt Butter Frosting Recipe

Name: Lynn's Apple Cake With Burnt Butter Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups self raising flour; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ½ cups applesauce; ¾ cup oil; 2 eggs; ½ cup chopped pecans (optional); ½ cup butter (do not use margarine); 4 ½ cups powdered sugar; 6 -8 tablespoons apple juice

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon; mix well.
3
Add applesauce, oil and eggs; blend at low speed until moistened.
4
Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
5
Stir in pecans.
6
Pour batter into greased and floured pans.
7
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool 10 minutes.
9
Remove from pans; cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.
10
In small heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat butter until light golden brown, stirring constantly.
11
Remove from heat; cool.
12
In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of the apple juice and the browned butter; blend at low speed until moistened.
13
Continue beating until well blended, adding additional apple juice for desired spreading consistency.
14
To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer, top side down, on serving plate; spread evenly with about 1/4 of frosting.
15
Top with remaining cake layer, top 1/4 of frosting.
16
Top with remaining cake layer, top side up.
17
Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting.

2004

kcal

Calories

Fat

310

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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups self raising flour, 1 ½ cups brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lynn's Apple Cake With Burnt Butter 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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Lynn's Apple Cake With Burnt Butter Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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