In the realm of classic desserts, few treats evoke nostalgia and comfort quite like an old-fashioned apple cake with brown sugar frosting. This timeless recipe, often associated with the culinary magic of KAF (King Arthur Flour), has been passed down through generations, capturing hearts with its tender crumb, delectable apple filling, and irresistibly sweet frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to recreate cherished memories or a novice eager to explore the joy of home baking, let's embark on a delightful journey to discover the best recipe for this iconic dessert.
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OLD FASHIONED APPLE CAKE
A moist apple cake that I make in an angel food pan. Sauce is poured over cake when taken out of oven. Delicious!
Provided by TCCLOWN
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, nuts and coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour glaze over cake and let stand for 1 hour before turning out.
- To make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 41 g
OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING FROM KAF
This came from a King Arthur Flour site and says: "This cake is an old, old favorite of ours. It's a cake where the whole is definitely more than the sum of the parts. The moist, semi-chunky cake, spread with the frosting equivalent of brown sugar fudge, is perfect served with a cup of coffee or, better still, a glass of ice-cold milk." Not the prettiest cake I've made, but OMG - the flavor is all over it, pretty sure to make my families favorite list
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F Grease and flour a 9" x 13" pan.
- 2) To make the cake: Mix all of the ingredients except the apples and nuts in a large bowl.
- 3) Beat until well combined; the mixture will be very stiff, and may even be crumbly.
- 4) Add the apples and nuts, and mix until the apples release some of their juice and the stiff mixture becomes a thick batter, somewhere between cookie dough and brownie batter in consistency.
- 5) Spread the batter in the prepared pan, smoothing it with your wet fingers.
- 6) Bake the cake for 45 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, or with just a few wet crumbs clinging to it.
- 7) Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a rack to cool completely; don't remove the cake from the pan.
- 8) To make the frosting: Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and salt and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts.
- 9) Add the milk, bring to a boil, and pour into a mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
- 10) After 10 minutes, stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat well; if the mixture appears too thin, add more confectioners' sugar. Spread on the cake while frosting is still warm.
OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE
Everyone enjoys biting into this moist dark cake-they're greeted with an abundance of apples, nuts and chocolate chips! I hope you try this home-style dessert today.-Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in water and extracts. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. stir in apples, walnuts and chips. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack. Combine sugar and cardamom in a blender; process for 1 minute. Sprinkle 3-5 tablespoons over cooled cake. Store remaining sugar in an airtight container for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
OLD FASHIONED APPLE CAKE
Make and share this Old Fashioned Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Melanie Murray
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour 13x9x2 inch pan.
- Put dry cake mix, water, eggs, oil, walnuts and raisins into large mixing bowl.
- Prepare cake as directed on package.
- Turn batter into pan and spread evenly.
- Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes; cake is done when toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 22.6, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe apples. This will ensure that your cake is moist and flavorful. If you can, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn. This will give your cake a complex flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- Use a cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for apple cake. It's rich, creamy, and slightly tangy. You can also use a whipped cream frosting or a caramel frosting.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned apple cake with brown sugar frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The moist and flavorful cake is topped with a rich and creamy frosting that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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