Spiced Apple-Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Name: Spiced Apple-Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter for greasing the pan; Flour for dusting; 3 medium green apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups maple syrup; 3 eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 3 tablespoon water, plus extra, as needed; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Butter for greasing the pan
Flour for dusting
3 medium green apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
3 eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoon water, plus extra, as needed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1
For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally butter and flour a 10-inch fluted tube or Bundt pan.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the apples, maple syrup, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
5
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
6
In batches, mix the dry ingredients into the apple mixture.
7
Stir in the walnuts.
8
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester or skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
9
Cool for 15 minutes and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
10
For the icing: In a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons water, and vanilla.
11
Process until smooth, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the icing is pourable.
12
Spoon the icing over the cake and allow to set for 20 minutes before slicing.

1740

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter for greasing the pan, Flour for dusting, 3 medium green apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces, 1 1/2 cups maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Spiced Apple-Walnut 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!