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Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist apple cake infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall baking, holidays, or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking pan or bundt pan
  • cooling rack
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice fresh apples into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet, then stir in the diced apples.
  5. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan or bundt pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and milk, beat until creamy. Mix in lemon juice if using.
  8. Spread frosting generously over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel or sprinkle chopped nuts over the frosting. Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance. Chill before slicing if you prefer clean bakery-style squares.

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