Best 10 Apple Walnut Cake With Treacle Icing Recipes

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Apple walnut cake with treacle icing is a classic British dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet, sticky glaze. It is the perfect cake to serve for a special occasion or a simple afternoon tea. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make apple walnut cake with treacle icing recipe, you have come to the right place.

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

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

SPICED APPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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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 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.

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 WALNUT CAKE



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This slightly spicy cake is better if you use butter and it's delicious warmed up the next morning.

Provided by JEWELJAY

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
½ pound butter
3 eggs
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups sliced Macintosh apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Stir in vanilla, walnuts and apples. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Set aside to cool. Slide knife along outer edges to release bottom of tube pan. Slide knife along bottom of tube pan and inner tube to release cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 564.9 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

WALNUT APPLE CAKE



Walnut Apple Cake image

I first tasted this delicious cake at a Halloween party and quickly asked for the recipe. It's not too sweet, and the butter sauce makes it a super dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
BUTTER SAUCE:
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Walnut halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the four, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the egg mixture until well blended(batter will be stiff). Stir in apples and walnuts. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For the sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, flour and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cut cake into squares; serve with warm sauce. Garnish with walnut halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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I tinkered with a plain apple cake recipe to create this moist, delicious winner. The result: old-fashioned goodness with a heavenly aroma! This cake is the perfect fall treat or holiday dessert, but it's also great as a special breakfast or brunch item. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour, tapping out extra., Beat first six ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in apples and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool slightly., Mix confectioners' sugar, orange zest and enough juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Spoon over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE WALNUT CAKE



Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake image

The aroma and flavor of this old-fashioned tube cake will remind you of cakes your grandma made! The apple-walnut combination makes it perfect for fall...and it can be served for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and mace; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts. (Batter will be very stiff.) , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan bake at 325° for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g 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

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Ensure all ingredients are measured and prepped before starting.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest apples and walnuts for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Properly Grease and Flour the Tins: This prevents the cake from sticking and ensures easy release.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a dense, tough cake.
  • Baking Times: Adjust baking times based on your oven's idiosyncrasies.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the treacle icing.
  • Sieve the Icing: Sieving the icing ensures a smooth, lump-free consistency.

Conclusion:

This delectable apple walnut cake with treacle icing is a delightful treat that marries the flavors of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and a luscious treacle icing. With careful attention to detail and a few helpful tips, you can create a moist, flavorful cake that will impress your family and friends. Remember to use fresh ingredients, properly grease and flour the tins, and avoid overmixing the batter. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely before applying the velvety smooth treacle icing. This stunning cake is perfect for afternoon tea, bake sales, or as a special dessert for any occasion.

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