If you love plain cake this is one of the best tastes because it really doesn't need another thing on it and is perfect any time of the day for snacking on and not overly sweet.
During the season when apples are in season, this is my go-to recipe and everyone raves about it.
You can bake it in any kind of pan or even make muffins!
This all made from scratch cake is very easy to make, and it will be gone in a New York minute!
Of course, if you crave sweet treats, we have an icing ready to drizzle on top for you included.
Apple Spice Cake
This is a moist delicious apple spice cake with big bold fall flavors.
If you are looking to please someone who loves fall spices this apple cake is it!
Serve plain with a drizzle of icing or topped with whipped cream its the easiest fall dessert on the plants all made from scratch.
Other Fruits You Can Substitute For Apples
- use any diced fruit instead of apples or combine the fruits:
- pears
- peaches
- cherries
- blueberries
- pineapple
Ingredients You Will Need ( see the printable recipe card for measurements at the end)
- Sugar
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Chopped Apple (Gala, Fuji, or McIntosh)
- Glaze
- Unsalted Butter
- Water
- Powdered Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
Pans to Use
- cupcake or muffin tins
- round pan
- square pan
- bundt pan
- loaf pan or mini loaf pans for gift giving
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Apple Spice Cake From Scratch Serving Ideas
Of course, apple goes with just about anything however this cake tastes marvelous with no additional sugary anything.
For those with a sweet tooth, try drizzling caramel ice cream topping or another kind you like warm.
A dollop of whipped cream can be a nice addition to this cake.
Of course as we mentioned, a shake of powdered sugar for that snowy effect or a drizzle of icing sugar is a nice addition, or try some cream cheese frosting, whatever you prefer adapt away.
Easy Fresh Apple Cake
Yield: 15
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Easy all made from scratch Apple Spice cake is perfect in apple season with a bold spice fall taste.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 3 Cups Flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3 Cups Chopped Apple (Gala, Fuji, or McIntosh)
- Icing Glaze is Optional:
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar more if needed for thicker frosting
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heavily grease a large bundt pan.
- Place dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add liquid stirring and until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples and pour the mixture into a bundt pan or use a 13x9 cake pan less time is needed.
- Spread the mixture evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze ( or just sprinkle it with powdered sugar).
- Melt butter and slowly add powdered sugar ( add more for desired thickness) and cinnamon.
- Beat till smooth.
- Add water and mix until combined.
- Slowly drizzle over the cake while it's still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
436.48Fat (grams)
21.91Sat. Fat (grams)
6.46Carbs (grams)
57.69Fiber (grams)
1.59Net carbs
56.1Sugar (grams)
37.24Protein (grams)
3.84Sodium (milligrams)
201.97Cholesterol (grams)
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Disclaimer: This recipe has been revised and update in 2022 originally posted in 2011.