Best 10 Apple Brandy Spice Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the apple brandy spice cake reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its symphony of flavors. From the tart tang of apples to the warm embrace of spices, this classic treat offers a taste of comfort and indulgence. Whether it's for a special occasion or a cozy afternoon with loved ones, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this timeless confection is an adventure worth taking.

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SPICED APPLE CAKE



Spiced Apple Cake image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Unsalted butter, for buttering the baking pan
6 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the apples: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  • Mix together the apples, granulated sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • For the cake: Combine the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Using a hand-held mixer, beat on medium high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully combined, then add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and buttermilk. Beat on low speed until a few streaks remain, then fold together with a rubber spatula until fully combined. (Do not overmix.)
  • Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with half of the apple mixture. Spread the batter over the top of the apples. Top the batter with the remaining apples, making decorative rows across the cake. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark rum, such as Mount Gay
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch-diced (3 to 4 apples)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs
Caramel sauce, such as Fran's, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Place the pecans on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. Combine the rum and raisins in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest on medium speed for 3 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, just until combined. Drain the raisins, discarding the liquid. With a rubber spatula, fold the raisins, pecans, and apples into the batter. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Viewer Dorothy Mae Brown's recipe for Apple Spice Cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes featured on marthastewart.com.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 to 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 cup chopped assorted nuts, such as pecans and walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Caramel Sauce
Nonstick cooking spray with flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Working over a large sheet of parchment paper, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; gather sifted ingredients into center of sheet; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs; mix on high speed until lemon yellow.
  • Fold reserved parchment in half lengthwise; with mixer on medium speed, gradually shake in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  • Add apples and, if desired, nuts, to batter; mix to combine. Add vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 75 to 90 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • Invert cake onto rack; turn cake right-side up to cool completely on rack, and serve drizzled with caramel sauce.

APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Very moist spicy sweet cake with chunks of tender apples and raisins.

Provided by Krissyp

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup raisins
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch tube pan. Cover raisins with warm water, let soak for 10 minutes and then drain. Whisk together flour, spices, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir together soda and 1 tablespoon warm water, and mix into the sugar mixture. Stir in flour mixture, apples, and strained raisins until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan. Once cool, shake pan to loosen cake. Turn onto plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

MY FRESH APPLE BRANDY CAKE



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YUMMY. I concocted this recipe in an attempt to copy a cake that was served in a deli where I and my co-workers went to have lunch at least twice a week. It comes pretty close to the original, and it keeps well--seems to get better as the days go on, although my family loved it so much it didn't last that many days!!!

Provided by Georgia Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h3m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups peeled and chopped apples (I use Granny Smith apples)
5 tablespoons calvados apple brandy
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 1/2 cups moist flaked coconut (I use Angel Flake)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat the oil and sugars together.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
  • Sift the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda together.
  • Add half of the flour mixture gradually to the egg mixture, mixing well.
  • Add the apple brandy, vanilla and the coconut, mixing well.
  • Dredge the apples, raisins and nuts in the remaining flour, coating well.
  • Gradually stir into the cake mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  • Pour into a well-greased and floured 10 inch tube cake pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes (or until a knife blade comes out clean when inserted into the cake.).

APPLE BRANDY SPICE CAKE



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The brandy may be omitted if desired, but it just tastes so much better when it is added to the batter, also I like to throw in a few raisins for extra flavor, but not too many, as the cake will take longer to bake, and there is a possibility of the cake batter running over the sides of the pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened (low-fat is okay)
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay)
1 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, cream cheese, oil and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes).
  • Add in the eggs, beat well.
  • Sift the flour with all dry ingredients (up to and including nutmeg) stir with a whisk to combine well.
  • Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately to the sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; beat well after each addition.
  • Stir in the apples and brandy (if using).
  • Spoon the mixture into a prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cake tests done.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

APPLE BRANDY PECAN CAKE



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My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful flavors. If alcohol is a no-go, use orange juice instead of apple brandy. If you'd rather go the chocolate route, add mini chocolate chips to the cake and use chocolate ice cream topping for the drizzle. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons apple brandy
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 medium tart apples, peeled cored and chopped, about 3 cups
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Hot caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and brandy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; gradually add to butter mixture. Fold in apples and pecans. , Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool completely. If desired, top with caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE BRANDY



Apple Brandy image

I spend a lot of time developing recipes for the many fruits and vegetables we grow on our farm. In this creation, apple liquor is enhanced with spices for a delightful drink.-Deanna Seippel, Lancaster, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups sugar
2 cups water
4 pounds apples, sliced
1 liter brandy
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Additional whole cloves and cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat., Place apples in a large glass or plastic container; add the sugar mixture, brandy, cloves and cinnamon stick. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least two weeks, stirring once a week., Strain brandy mixture; discard apples and spices. Pour into glass bottles. Place an additional three cloves and one cinnamon stick in each bottle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



Applesauce Spice Cake image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Spice     Fall     Clove     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons light rum
1 large egg
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
For icing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup turbinado sugar
6 tablespoons canned evaporated milk
1 teaspoon light rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Special Equipment
a 10-inch springform pan (25 cm)

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter pan and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together sugar, butter, and rum with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until combined well, then add egg and beat until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes with a stand mixer or 5 to 6 minutes with a handheld. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, mixing until combined well. Add applesauce and mix until combined well.
  • Spread batter evenly in springform pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then remove side of pan and cool completely.
  • Make icing:
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add sugar and evaporated milk and simmer, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in rum, vanilla, salt, and remaining tablespoon butter, then whisk in confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Cool to warm, about 20 minutes, then spread over cooled cake.

NO BAKE APPLE SPICE CAKE



No Bake Apple Spice Cake image

Made the same as a Chocolate Eclair Cake. But I tried adding a layer of apple pie filling, got rid of the chocolate, and added some spices. My family loved it.

Provided by JenNPaul

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 12h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 quart milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 pinch nutmeg
4 individual packages cinnamon graham crackers
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
1 (16 ounce) can prepared vanilla frosting
1 pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pudding mix, milk, whipped topping, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Layer the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with 1 package cinnamon graham crackers. Top with 1/2 the pudding mixture. Layer with another package graham crackers. Spread the apple pie filling over the crackers. Top with another package graham crackers. Layer with remaining pudding mixture, and top all with remaining package of graham crackers.
  • In the microwave, heat the vanilla frosting for about 10 seconds on High, until easily spread. Mix in cinnamon. Spread over the top layer of graham crackers in the pan. Cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84.4 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 44.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality apple brandy for the best flavor. Look for a brandy that has been aged for at least two years.
  • If you don't have any apple brandy, you can substitute another type of brandy or even whiskey.
  • Be sure to use fresh spices for the best flavor. Ground spices will work, but freshly grated spices will give your cake a more intense flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This apple brandy spice cake is the perfect cake for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has a delicious apple brandy flavor. The cake is also easy to make and can be made ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this apple brandy spice cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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