Best 9 Apple Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a festive holiday treat or a delectable dessert to enjoy with your loved ones, an apple spice cake with cream cheese icing is sure to hit the spot. This classic recipe combines the flavors of warm, aromatic spices with the sweetness of apples and the tangy creaminess of cream cheese frosting, resulting in a truly irresistible treat. With a moist, tender crumb and a perfectly balanced flavor profile, this cake is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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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 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 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.

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

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.

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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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



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

Provided by MissTinkJordan

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling (chopped smaller)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake mix all ingredients together.
  • Pour into a 13 x 9 pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  • For the icing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Use a electric mixer and mix till icing like consistency.
  • Spread over cooled cake and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900.7, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 169.6, Sodium 867.5, Carbohydrate 105.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 66.9, Protein 10.2

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 WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake batter for a more pronounced apple spice flavor.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  • To make the cream cheese icing extra smooth, beat it for at least 2 minutes on high speed.
  • If you want a thicker icing, add more powdered sugar. If you want a thinner icing, add more milk.
  • To decorate the cake, you can sprinkle it with chopped walnuts, pecans, or cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

This apple spice cake with cream cheese icing is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful cake is complemented perfectly by the rich and creamy icing. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake even more delicious and impressive.

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