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Apple Pecan Spice Cake

Apple Pecan Spice Cake: 12 Reasons to Indulge This Fall

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Apple Pecan Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for fall or any cozy occasion. Packed with tart Granny Smith apples, crunchy pecans, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Topped with a rich and creamy brown sugar cream cheese frosting, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that balances sweetness with a hint of spice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped Granny Smith apples
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 lightly beaten eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
  • 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
  • ¼ cup softened salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 x 1-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, lightly dust it with flour, then tap out the excess flour. Set the pan aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped Granny Smith apples and 2 cups granulated sugar. Stir in ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 lightly beaten eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  4. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the apple mixture and stir until combined. Pour in ½ cup milk and mix just until incorporated. Fold in 1 cup roughly chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  6. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese with a hand mixer on high speed until smooth. Add ¼ cup softened salted butter and continue beating until fully incorporated, scraping down the bowl sides as needed.
  7. Mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 cup light brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for 5 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and the sugar has dissolved.
  8. Spread the brown sugar cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve to allow the frosting to set.

Notes

  • This cake is great for fall gatherings.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Apple Pecan Spice Cake, Dessert, Fall Recipes, Brown Sugar Frosting

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