Best 10 Apple Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Searching for a delectable apple spice cake with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting? Look no further! Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of crafting this delightful treat. This article will guide you through a journey of flavors, providing step-by-step instructions and expert tips to ensure your apple spice cake turns out moist, aromatic, and perfectly complemented by a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this classic dessert that's sure to impress family and friends alike.

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

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This apple spice cake with cream cheese frosting is packed with flavor, filled with cinnamon, and has a delicious caramel undertone thanks to brown sugar. Then topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting - it's the perfect cake for fall!

Provided by Fiona Dowling

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apple sauce
1 1/2 cups grated apple
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
8 oz cream cheese (brick style, full-fat)
3 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed)
chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger & nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat together the oil, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Then stir in the apple sauce, grated apple and sour cream.
  • Slowly beat in the flour mixture, turning off the mixer and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • In a large bowl beat together the butter until soft. Then beat in the cream cheese until no lumps remain.
  • Slowly beat in the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time. Beat in 1-2 tablespoons cream as needed until the desired sweetness is reached.
  • Frost the cooled cake, then top with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 48 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 stick butter, plus extra for loaf pan
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice and tossed with a little lemon juice
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup apple cider
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for loaf pan
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 or 4 grates fresh nutmeg (about 1/2 teaspoon)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Toss in the apples and stir to coat them with the butter. Add the lemon juice and the apple cider. Cook until the apples have softened and the cider has reduced by half. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse into a coarse paste. Reserve.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, both of the sugars and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the pureed apples, the egg and vanilla. Stir to combine. Toss in the walnuts and raisins.
  • Butter and flour a loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and put it in the preheated oven. Bake until a toothpick, inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely.
  • Cut the cake in half equatorially and spread half of the icing on the bottom layer. Replace the top half and ice the top of the cake, leave the sides bare. Slice and serve.
  • Beat together all of the ingredients in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 stick butter, plus extra for loaf pan
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice and tossed with a little lemon juice
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup apple cider
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for loaf pan
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 or 4 grates fresh nutmeg (about 1/2 teaspoon)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Toss in the apples and stir to coat them with the butter. Add the lemon juice and the apple cider. Cook until the apples have softened and the cider has reduced by half. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse into a coarse paste. Reserve.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, both of the sugars and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the pureed apples, the egg and vanilla. Stir to combine. Toss in the walnuts and raisins.
  • Butter and flour a loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and put it in the preheated oven. Bake until a toothpick, inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely.
  • Cut the cake in half equatorially and spread half of the icing on the bottom layer. Replace the top half and ice the top of the cake, leave the sides bare. Slice and serve.
  • Beat together all of the ingredients in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year, I treasure the opportunity to make my own birthday cake, and I choose this. You can add a cup of raisins to the batter before baking if you'd like. -Jennifer Owen, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Place apples in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla and pie spice until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Gently press walnuts into frosting on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FUJI APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Fuji Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     High Fiber     Cream Cheese     Apple     Pecan     Spice     Fall     Cinnamon     Potluck     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Cake:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons bourbon, apple brandy, or rum (optional)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 medium Fuji or Gala apples (13 to 14 ounces total), peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans (about 6 ounces)
Frosting:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 cups powdered sugar (measured, then sifted)
Coarsely chopped toasted pecans (for garnish)
Special Equipment
2 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch high sides. Line bottom of each pan with parchment paper round. Whisk first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla, then bourbon, if desired (mixture may look curdled). Add flour mixture to egg mixture in 3 additions alternately with applesauce in 2 additions, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in apples and pecans. Divide batter between cake pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of each comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks and cool in pans 15 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes. Invert cakes onto racks; peel off parchment paper. Place another rack atop 1 cake and invert again so that cake is rounded side up. Repeat with second cake. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap each cake in plastic and stoer at room temperature.
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until frosting is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Using long serrated knife, trim off rounded tops of cakes to make level; brush off any loose crumbs. Transfer 1 cake to platter, trimmed side up. Drop half of frosting (about 11/2 cups) by spoonfuls atop cake. Spread frosting evenly to edges of cake. Top with second cake, trimmed side down. Drop remaining frosting by spoonfuls onto top of cake, leaving sides of cake plain. Spread frosting to top edges of cake, swirling and creating peaks, if desired. Sprinkle with pecans. Let cake stand at room temperature 1 hour to allow frosting to set slightly. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate. Let cake stand at room temperature at least 2 hours before serving.

APPLE SPICE CAKE



Apple Spice Cake image

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

APPLE LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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Three layers of delicately spiced apple cake are filled and frosted with tangy cream-cheese frosting here, yielding a towering dessert worthy of any celebration.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, two coarsely grated and two sliced
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 pounds (three 8-ounce bars) cream cheese, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 pinches kosher salt
Apple chips, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans; line with parchment. Butter and flour parchment, tapping out any excess.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined; fold in grated and diced apples. Add flour mixture; mix just until combined. Divide batter among prepared pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans 20 minutes, then invert onto wire racks; remove parchment. Invert cakes again; let cool completely on racks.
  • Frosting: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat 5 minutes.
  • Place a cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about 1 cup frosting evenly over it; top with a second cake layer. Repeat with another 1 cup frosting and third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 days. Return to room temperature before serving. Garnish with apple chips, if desired; use a serrated knife to slice cake.

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND HONEY FROSTING



Applesauce Cake With Cream Cheese and Honey Frosting image

This super-simple cake, which requires one bowl and one cake pan, comes from Julia Turshen's cookbook "Now & Again," and it's so easy to make you find yourself doing so often, especially throughout the fall when apples are on your mind. (It'd be especially great for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, or for novice or time-pressed Thanksgiving bakers.) The cake's texture and appeal are similar to those of banana bread; if you like, you can stir a large handful or two of raisins, nuts or both into the batter just before you scrape it into the pan. And although you can use homemade applesauce for this, know that store-bought is just fine.

Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     easy, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup/100 grams sugar
1/2 cup/120 milliliters buttermilk or plain yogurt
1 1/2 cups/400 grams unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup/80 milliliters canola or other neutral oil
6 ounces/170 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup/60 milliliters honey
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking soda. Add the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce and oil and whisk gently just until everything is combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the batter into the prepared pan and then smooth the surface so it is even.
  • Bake the cake until it is just barely firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Set the cake aside on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
  • Use a dinner knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan sides and then invert it onto a work surface. Peel off and discard the parchment. Invert the cake one more time onto a serving platter.
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and salt and whisk together aggressively until the cream cheese is slightly aerated (you can also do this with a handheld electric mixer or in a stand mixer).
  • Spread the frosting over the top of the cake and don't worry too much about making this perfect. A not-too-perfect cake is so much better than a perfect cake. Cut into wedges and serve. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I got this recipe from allrecipes.com It is slightly different from the one posted by MustangMom. It doesn't have pecans and the frosting has considerably less powdered sugar, making the cream cheese flavor that much more intense. For the holidays, this cake can be dressed up by adorning it with holly berries. Randomly place clusters of three of red hot candies. Cut several "leaves" from a Granny Smith apple and place one on either side of the clusters.

Provided by Tarbean

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 granny smith apples, peeled and sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until blended. The mixture will be very thick.
  • Stir in apple slices. It hardly seems like enough batter to coat the apples, but bakes up beautifully.
  • Spread batter into greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar and salt, beat well.
  • Stir in vanilla and frost the cooled cake.

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

Make and share this Apple Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hkeuschel

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 gala apples
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temp.)
1/2 cup butter (room temp.)
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 325. in medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. in separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and oil, add 1 1/2 tsp vanilla. slowly stir in flour mixture just till well blended. lightly spray a 7x11 glass cake pan. peel, core and thinly slice apples into the pan and evenly pour batter over the top of the apples. bake 30 to 40 min or till a toothpick comes out of center clean. frosting- i medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and remaining vanilla, add powder sugar and beat 2 minutes. let cake completely cool before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.7, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 114.6, Sodium 398.3, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 47.2, Protein 5.7

Tips:

  • Use a light touch when mixing the cake batter, overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together, this will help to create a smooth frosting.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a hand mixer or even a whisk to make the frosting, but it will take a little longer.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, simply add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  • For a more flavorful frosting, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
  • To make a creamier frosting, add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • If you're making the cake ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about an hour before frosting.
  • The frosted cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Apple spice cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic fall dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and tangy. Whether you're serving it to your family or friends, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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