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Spiced Cinnamon Apple Cake

Irresistibly Spiced Cinnamon Apple Cake for Cozy Evenings

This Spiced Cinnamon Apple Cake is a cozy indulgence perfect for using up apples, offering delightful flavors and aromas.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar adds deep sweetness
  • ½ cup White Sugar balances flavors
  • 2¼ cups All-Purpose Flour ensures fluffy texture
  • 1 cup Oat Flour gluten-free option
  • 2 large Eggs for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
  • 1½ teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cake rise
  • 3 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon the star spice
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger adds warmth
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce keeps cake moist
  • 3 cups Diced Apples adds flavor
  • 1½ cups Chopped Pecans for crunchy texture
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweet finish
  • 2 tablespoon Milk for glaze consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch loaf pans or bundt pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch loaf pans or a bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger to the batter and mix on low until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and oat flour until just combined.
  6. Fold in the unsweetened applesauce, then gently fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans.
  7. Transfer the batter to prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth for the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cakes and allow to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tips for choosing fresh apples and ensuring the perfect cake texture included.

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