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Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Apple Spice Cake is a moist, flavorful loaf cake infused with warm spices and fresh grated apples, enhanced by a smooth cinnamon glaze. Perfect for autumn or anytime you crave a cozy, spiced treat, this cake combines the richness of butter and brown sugar with the fresh zest of apple cider and the subtle warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup apple cider (not apple juice)
  • 1/3 cup fresh apple, peeled and grated (drained of excess moisture)

Cinnamon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang the sides for easy cake removal later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl sides to ensure even mixing.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape down the bowl as needed to fully combine.
  4. Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt to ensure even spice distribution.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients and Apple Cider into Batter: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and apple cider to the butter-egg mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix carefully to incorporate without overmixing.
  7. Fold in Grated Apple: Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold the grated apple into the batter using a large spatula, being careful not to overmix to maintain cake texture.
  8. Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. If the cake starts browning too quickly near the end, tent it loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  10. Prepare Cinnamon Glaze: In a medium bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Add the heavy cream or milk and ground cinnamon, whisking until smooth and lump-free. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or cream/milk to thin as needed.
  11. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the cinnamon glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Grate fresh apples and place them between paper towels to absorb excess moisture before incorporating into the batter to avoid sogginess.
  • If you don’t have apple cider, you can substitute with unsweetened apple juice, though cider adds a deeper flavor.
  • Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and batter consistency.
  • Use parchment paper to line the pan for easier cake removal and cleaner edges.
  • Adjust the glaze thickness according to your preference by varying the amount of powdered sugar or cream/milk.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/apple-spice-cake-with-cinnamon-glaze-recipe/