Spiced Apple Delight
A warm and comforting apple cake, perfect for fall gatherings. This recipe features a delicious cinnamon-spiced batter and a creamy icing for a truly unforgettable treat.
Equipment Needed
- Baking Pan (9x13)
- Mixing Bowls
- Oven
- Spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 160.00 mlVegetable Oil(Use canola or vegetable oil for best results.)
- 300.00 gLight Brown Sugar(Adds a rich caramel flavor.)
- 3.00 Eggs(Large eggs.)
- 1.00 tbspGround Cinnamon(For warm spice.)
- 1.25 tspKosher Salt(Diamond Crystal recommended.)
- 320.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's not self-rising.)
- 2.00 tspBaking Powder(For leavening.)
- 1.00 tspBaking Soda(For extra lift.)
- 4.00 cupsTart Apples(Firm varieties recommended.)
- 2.00 tbspGranulated Sugar(For topping.)
- 2.00 tspGround Cinnamon(For topping.)
- 2.00 ozCream Cheese(Softened.)
- 40.00 gPowdered Sugar(For icing.)
- 1.00 tbspMilk(For icing.)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Whisk together oil, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Incorporate flour, baking powder, and baking soda using a spatula until just combined. Don't overmix.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Fold in chopped apples.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Estimated time: 50 minutes
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
While the cake cools, prepare the icing by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Gradually add milk to the icing until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over the cooled cake and enjoy!
Estimated time: 5 minutes