Best 13 Apple Nut Muffin Cake Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunchiness of nuts in a muffin cake? You're in luck! This article will guide you through the journey of discovering the best apple nut muffin cake recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that add a touch of modernity, we'll explore various options to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the harmonious blend of apples, nuts, and the comforting goodness of a muffin cake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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These are the best muffins that I have every made! They're sweet, nutty and full of apple flavor.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 24 muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in apple pie filling and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

FRESH APPLE WALNUT CAKE



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Moist cake with wonderful flavor that improves the next day. Needs no frosting.

Provided by LEEMERC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the apples and the white sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the apple mixture, then the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

APPLE NUT CAKE



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"APPLES WERE plentiful in our area, so they were the staple of many of the desserts served at our table. This apple recipe was one of my mom's favorites. Today, it reigns supreme in our family as the choice dessert. Warm or cold, it's a treat every time!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups diced peeled apples
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Whipped cream or ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture (batter will be very thick). Stir in the apples, nuts. , Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JUMBO FLUFFY WALNUT APPLE MUFFINS



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A large fluffy muffin with a sweet buttery topping. My jumbo muffin tins hold 1 cup per muffin, so this is scaled for my tins.

Provided by Jen Graham

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup milk
2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
½ cup walnuts
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat top and insides of jumbo muffin pan with cooking spray, or line with muffin papers.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at time. Mix together the 1 3/4 cups of flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in apples and walnuts. Scoop into muffin cups to fill 3/4 full. Lightly sprinkle the tops with cinnamon crumble.
  • To make Cinnamon Crumble: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 2 tablespoons cubed butter. Mix together using a pastry blender, or two butter knives. The crumble topping should resemble small peas.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tops are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If they are browning too quickly, cover with tin foil. Remove from pans, and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.7 calories, Carbohydrate 89.7 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 55.8 g

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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These applesauce muffins are so popular at the restaurant I own that I had the recipe printed up on a card to share with guests. -Linda Williams, LaFayette, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups applesauce
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Cinnamon-sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in applesauce. Combine flour, baking soda and spices; stir into creamed mixture. If desired, fold in nuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS



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These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake, and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. -Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups peeled chopped tart apples
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in apples. , Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. For topping, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Mix glaze ingredients; drizzle over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE MUFFINS (CAKE MIX)



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Make and share this Apple Muffins (Cake Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat pie filling, eggs, apple pie spice and yellow cake mix together with an with electric mixer on medium-speed until thoroughly mixed. (You can "mash" with a potato masher if you prefer chunks in your muffins).
  • Divide batter equally between 24 paper-lined cupcake wells.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before peeling off paper liners.

APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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I added bran to a favorite apple muffin recipe I had to make it more nutritious. We enjoy these warmed for a quick breakfast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups wheat bran (Miller's Bran)
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 baking apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a mixing, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes. Combine flour, sugars, baking powder and salt; add to the bran mixture. Stir well (the batter will be lumpy). Fold in apple and nuts. Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups (cups will be full). Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Yield 12 jumbo muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 cups apples, peeled, finely chopped
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces sour cream
cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.
  • Add apples; cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in nuts.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternating with sour cr eam.
  • Spoon 1/4 cupfuls of batter into greased jumbo muffins cups.
  • Spoon apple mixture into the center of each (do not spread). Top with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-27 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • Editors Note: If using regular-size muffin cups, fill cups half full with batter; add a rounded teaspoonful of apple mixture and remaining batter.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.1, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 549.1, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 7.2

APPLE NUT MUFFIN CAKE



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Make and share this Apple Nut Muffin Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup apple cider (or another 1/2 cup milk) or 1/2 cup apple juice (or another 1/2 cup milk)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (1 stick)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup moist plump raisins

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven; preheat oven to 400°.
  • Use an 8-inch square silicone pan, or butter an 8-inch square baking pan; dust the inside with flour, and tap out excess; put pan on a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the milk, cider, egg, extracts, and butter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; combine well.
  • Toss in the brown sugar, making sure there aren't any lumps by running it through your fingers, then add the oats and whisk the dry ingredients a few more times to mix.
  • Switch to a larger rubber spatula and stir in the liquid ingredients, stirring just until everything is moistened--as with muffins, less mixing is better than more.
  • Gently stir in apple, nuts, and raisins; scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack; cool for a couple of minutes before running a knife around the sides of the pan and unmolding the cake; invert and cool until warm, or to room temperature.
  • Cut into squares and serve.
  • Best eaten the day it is made.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 308.5, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 25.7, Protein 8

GRANDMA'S APPLE NUT CAKE



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This is my husband's favorite. His mom gave it to us many years ago. I have refined the recipe just a little since then. Please don't tell her...hehe. It doesn't need a frosting because it is so yummy just by itself, but it would dress it up to drizzle with a thin creamy icing. I had misplaced this recipe for the longest time and had thought I had lost it, so I hadn't made it for ages. My husband found it this weekend and I have made it twice since then. Both times it was gone before it was even all the way cooled, thanks to our 5 daughters. My husband and I barely managed to claim a few bites before it disappeared. I'm posting it here to share with everyone and to keep it from ever getting lost again. It's definately a keeper.

Provided by Lois4533

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup any kind brown sugar (dark is best)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup butter, very soft
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups raw apples, peeled cored,and diced (2 large or 3 medium or 4 small)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Sift dry ingredients into a bowl and set aside.
  • In another mixing bowl, stir together the first six ingredients, then fold in the dry ingredients, followed by the apples and nuts.
  • Spread in the prepared pan.
  • The batter will be thick.
  • Bake until it tests done by poking it with a toothpick in the center.
  • If it comes out dry it is done.
  • Baking time will be approximately 40 mins, plus or minus.

NUTTY APPLE-FILLED MUFFINS



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The inspiration for these muffins came from a favorite coffee cake. I wanted to put it in a form our four girls could munch while playing. For variety, I'll sometimes substitute prepared blueberry or lemon pie filling for the delectable from-scratch apple filling. -Hollie Gregory, Mt. Vision, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen jumbo muffins or 2 dozen regular muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups diced peeled apples
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
MUFFINS:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
Cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth. Add apples; cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Cool. , In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream., Spoon 1/4 cupfuls of batter into greased jumbo muffin cups. Spoon apple mixture into the center of each (do not spread). Top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350° for 25-27 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

APPLE NUT BUTTERMILK CINNAMON TOPPED MUFFINS



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These muffins are fantastic, and rise very high when baked! If you prefer a sweeter muffin add in more brown or white sugar. I have even made these in mini loaf pans and they were great! If you like nutmeg just add in 1/2 teaspoon to the flour mixture if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (add in more for a sweeter muffin)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 large egg
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, vanilla and egg until well blended.
  • Make a "well" in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture; fold/mix in with a wooden spoon or a spatula JUST until blended (batter will look lumpy).
  • Fold in apples, nuts and raisins (if using).
  • In a small cup or bowl; mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
  • Divide the muffin batter evenly between the muffin tins.
  • Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until muffins test done.
  • Immediately remove from tins.
  • Best served warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 309.2, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 14.6, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will result in a tough muffin cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: This will ensure that all of the muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack: This will help the muffins to keep their shape.

Conclusion:

Apple nut muffin cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, crunchy nuts, and sweet apples, this muffin cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, snack, or dessert, give this apple nut muffin cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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