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Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake
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Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with this delightful Apple Spice Cake. Moist and tender, this cake is infused with fresh apples and a blend of aromatic spices—including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—that create a cozy, inviting treat. Topped with a luscious brown sugar icing, it’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet moment at home. Simple to make, this cake will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Experience the comfort of fall with every slice!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 large honey crispy apples, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the grated apples until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool before topping it with brown sugar icing made by melting butter with brown sugar and heavy cream then whisking in powdered sugar.

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