Best 12 Apple Walnut Cake With Lemon Butter Frosting Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable dessert that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you wanting more? Look no further! This article will guide you on a culinary journey to create an unforgettable apple walnut cake adorned with a luscious lemon butter frosting. With its moist and flavorful crumb, this cake is elevated by the delightful crunch of toasted walnuts and the vibrant tang of fresh apples. The crowning glory is the irresistibly smooth and tangy lemon butter frosting, which adds a burst of brightness to every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the inspiration and step-by-step instructions you need to create this exceptional apple walnut cake with lemon butter frosting. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion.

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

SPICED APPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



Spiced Apple-Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Icing image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 2h47m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Butter for greasing the pan
Flour for dusting
3 medium green apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
3 eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoon water, plus extra, as needed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally butter and flour a 10-inch fluted tube or Bundt pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the apples, maple syrup, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. In batches, mix the dry ingredients into the apple mixture. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester or skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • For the icing: In a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons water, and vanilla. Process until smooth, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the icing is pourable. Spoon the icing over the cake and allow to set for 20 minutes before slicing.

APPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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Pull this apple-walnut beauty from the oven and inhale its blend of warm spices-cinnamon, ginger, cloves. Drizzled in caramel sauce, it's the perfect addition to fall meals and holiday afternoons.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 large apples, peeled, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butterscotch-caramel topping
1 tablespoon milk
Additional ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients except walnuts and apples; beat on low speed until smooth. With spoon, gently stir in walnuts and apples. Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Place heatproof plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat all glaze ingredients except cinnamon until smooth. Pour glaze over top of cake, allowing some to run down side. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Apples are plentiful this time of year, and this cake is one of my favorite recipes using this delicious and nutritious fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups diced unpeeled apples
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix into the batter. Fold in apples and nuts. , Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool. , For the frosting, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whip until smooth and spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE & WALNUT CAKE WITH TREACLE ICING



Apple & walnut cake with treacle icing image

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you've got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

300g plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
140g dark brown soft sugar
50g golden caster sugar
250ml rapeseed or sunflower oil
4 eggs
3 unpeeled apples , coarsely grated
100g walnuts , roughly chopped
100g butter , softened
50g dark soft brown sugar
1 tbsp black treacle
200g tub full fat soft cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Line two 20cm cake tins. Put the flour, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda in a big bowl, then stir in the sugars, making sure there are no lumps of sugar. Add the oil, eggs and apples, and beat everything together. Fold in the walnuts then divide the mixture between the tins and bake for 45 mins or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few mins in the tin then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the icing, beat all the ingredients together then chill until the mixture is thick but spreadable. Spread half the icing on top of one cake, sandwich with the other and spread the remaining icing on top

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 51 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium

APPLE WALNUT CAKE



Apple Walnut Cake image

This moist apple walnut cake is perfect for brunch. It gets its appeal from big chunks of sweet apples, nutty flavor and creamy frosting. The recipe, originally my mom's, is a unique harvest treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups chopped unpeeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Add oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to sugar mixture, mixing well. Stir in apples and walnuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until the frosting has reached desired spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



Apple Walnut Cake with Lemon Glaze image

Great without frosting. Not too sweet, the flavor leaves you with good memories.

Provided by Debi Lallana

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h31m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Combine apples and sugar. Make sure apples are measured exactly or cake will be too heavy and mushy. Let stand a few minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly, then beat in oil and vanilla. Mix in flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apple mixture and chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 422.2 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

FRESH APPLE WALNUT CAKE



Fresh Apple Walnut Cake image

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

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



Chunky Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting image

Show 'em some fresh-from-the-oven love with this cinnamon-spiced cake filled with walnuts and hearty chunks of apple. The icing on top? Creamy vanilla browned butter frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled baking apples (3 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk until frosting is smooth and desired spreading consistency. Generously spread frosting over top and partially down side of cake. To serve, cut cake with serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 91 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 68 g, TransFat 1 g

APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTER FROSTING



Apple Walnut Cake with Lemon Butter Frosting image

25

Categories     Cake     Eggs     Dessert     Baked Goods     Apples     Walnuts

Time 1h20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 28

apples
sugar
eggs
vegetable oil
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
baking soda
cinnamon
salt
walnuts
butter
powdered sugar
lemon juice
water
apples
sugar
eggs
vegetable oil
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
baking soda
cinnamon
salt
walnuts
butter
powdered sugar
lemon juice
water

Steps:

  • Stir together eggs, oil and vanilla. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, sugar and salt. Blend in egg mixture. Fold in apples and walnuts, mixing well. Pour batter into greased and floured 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 60 minutes or until done. Cool and frost with Lemon Butter Frosting. Frosting: In bowl combine butter, sugar, lemon juice and enough water for spreading consistency; beat well.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE WALNUT POUND CAKE



Apple Walnut Pound Cake image

Make and share this Apple Walnut Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mysticalmagical

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 nine x five inch cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x5x3-inch pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream butter, add sugar slowly, and continue to beat until light and lemon-colored.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Sift flour with salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Add to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Stir in the apples, nuts, and vanilla.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 50-60 minutes, until the loaf pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then loosen from pan and turn onto a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 373.5, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 27.2, Protein 6.2

APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



Apple Walnut Cake With Lemon Glaze image

Make and share this Apple Walnut Cake With Lemon Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nan Hu

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium peeled coarsely chopped Granny Smith apples
200 g sugar
180 all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
50 ml vegetable oil
50 g butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100 g chopped walnuts, toasted
150 g icing sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a pot then add oil set aside to cool down.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs then vanilla and butter mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt then sift it into the sugar mixture, mixing well. Stir in apples and walnuts.
  • Pour into a greased lined 9-in. x 9-in. baking tin. Bake at 180c for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For the Lemon Glaze.
  • Add lemon juice into icing sugar mix it well. Add zest then pour the mixture on the cake when its cool down.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 395.2, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 44.4, Protein 3.3

APPLE-WALNUT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple-Walnut Upside-Down Cake image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Eight to ten servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, plus butter for greasing the pan
8 small apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • For the topping, melt 1 teaspoon of the butter in a medium-size cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and saute until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the brown sugar in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until melted and well blended. Butter a 10-inch pan with 3-inch sides and spread the brown- sugar mixture in the bottom. Arrange the apple slices in the pan in concentric circles. Set aside.
  • For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until light. Mix in the vanilla. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and walnuts. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just to combine. Spread the batter evenly over the apples. Bake until the cake springs back when touched in the center, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes and invert onto a cake plate. Let cool. Serve slightly warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the lemon butter frosting. Fresh lemon zest and juice will give the frosting a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • For a neater appearance, use a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cake.

Conclusion:

This apple walnut cake with lemon butter frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful cake is complemented perfectly by the tangy and creamy frosting. Whether you are serving it to guests or enjoying it as a special treat for yourself, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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