APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH WALNUTS AND CURRANTS
Categories Cake Mixer Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Currant Dried Fruit Apple Walnut Fall Birthday Cinnamon Clove Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Beat egg white in medium bowl until foamy. Mix in remaining ingredients. Spread walnuts in single layer on prepared sheet. Bake until walnuts are golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet. Transfer walnuts to work surface and chop coarsely.
- For cake:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add all apples; cover and simmer until apples are juicy and almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Uncover and simmer until almost all juices evaporate, about 6 minutes. Using potato masher, mash apples in pan. Cool.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Whisk flour and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 3/4 cup butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in half of flour mixture on low speed, then all of applesauce, then remaining flour mixture. Mix in 1 cup toasted walnuts and currants.
- Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 5 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool.
- For icing:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat to blend.
- Place 1 cake layer on plate; spread 1/2 cup icing over top. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake. Arrange cinnamon-sugar walnuts in ring 1/2 inch in from edge of cake. Sprinkle walnuts with currants. Chill cake until icing sets, about 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and keep chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
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Lawrence Bellofigo
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could have used more apples or moisture.
Michael Watson
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Joshua Momoh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of apple cake, but this one is really good! The spices and walnuts give it a nice flavor.
Ifeanyi Okoye
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a delicious and festive dessert for the holidays.
Tanis Mackendy
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a fall bake sale! It's easy to make, delicious, and looks beautiful. I'm sure it will be a hit with my customers.
He Boss
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Guy Roland Kalou Djollo (Boutique RSC)
[email protected]This cake is so good! I love the way the apples and spices complement each other. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow.
Ashadiya Hussein
[email protected]This cake is a family favorite! We make it every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's always a big hit with our guests.
Natasha Wilks
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's also easy to make.
nana makatema
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the combination of apples, spices, walnuts, and currants. It's the perfect cake for a fall afternoon snack or dessert.
Fazi Zulfi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for fall! The flavors of apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg are perfectly balanced, and the walnuts and currants add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again this season.
Alejandro Sanz
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple spice cake he had ever had. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
GABUGO
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! The apples and spices give it a wonderful taste. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Adina Gembaw
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again for future gatherings.
Dilu Moktan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Fabion Scholz
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The apples and spices give it a wonderful flavor, and the walnuts and currants add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Derek Sunny
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Cindy Zuniga
[email protected]This apple spice cake is a winner! The flavors of apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg are perfectly balanced, and the walnuts and currants add a nice crunch and texture. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it's perfect for a fall afternoon snack or dessert.