Best 6 Spiced Apple Cake With Eggnog Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

In the realm of delectable desserts, the spiced apple cake with eggnog sauce stands as a culinary symphony that harmonizes the flavors of autumn and the festive spirit of the holiday season. This enchanting cake captures the essence of fall with its aromatic blend of spices and the sweet, tangy embrace of apples, while the eggnog sauce adds a touch of creamy indulgence and holiday cheer. Whether you're seeking a comforting treat for a cozy afternoon or a centerpiece for your holiday table, this spiced apple cake with eggnog sauce is sure to become a cherished tradition.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

NEVER FAIL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



Never Fail Applesauce Spice Cake image

You need just one bowl and one pan while preparing this quick and delicious spice cake with applesauce and pecans.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 eggs
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans. Keep stirring until browned. Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 258.3 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

SPICED APPLESAUCE CAKE



Spiced Applesauce Cake image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick spray
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups no-sugar-added applesauce
Powdered sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust the racks to the center of the oven. Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a large bowl. Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl with an electric hand-held mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the applesauce, ending with the flour, being careful not to over-mix. Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 55 minutes. Cool completely before inverting. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if using.

FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE



Fresh Apple Spice Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark rum, such as Mount Gay
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch-diced (3 to 4 apples)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs
Caramel sauce, such as Fran's, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Place the pecans on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. Combine the rum and raisins in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest on medium speed for 3 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, just until combined. Drain the raisins, discarding the liquid. With a rubber spatula, fold the raisins, pecans, and apples into the batter. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

SPICED APPLE CHEESECAKE



Spiced Apple Cheesecake image

When you live in apple country, you get the privilege of selecting the apples and recipes you want for year-round enjoyment. Granny Smith apples are tart and crisp. Combined with cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg, they make a delightful topping for a cheesecake of the Pacific Northwest. -Grace Hughes, Oroville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-2/3 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 45 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CINNAMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Red Hots candies
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon over cream cheese mixture. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges of cheesecake from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; cool completely., Remove rim from pan. Drizzle sauce over cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAUCY APPLE CAKE



Saucy Apple Cake image

I found this recipe in a Midwestern cookbook. My friends and family consider it one of their favorite desserts. I like it because it's so easy to make. One delectable slice calls for another! -DeEtta Twedt, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
VANILLA SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in the apples and walnuts., Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done. , For sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Serve warm over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core your apples before grating them. This will make the grating process easier and prevent the peels from getting into your cake.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make your cake dry and dense.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and the inside will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Serve the cake with eggnog sauce. This is the perfect way to enjoy this festive dessert.

Conclusion:

This spiced apple cake with eggnog sauce is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The eggnog sauce is rich and creamy, and it complements the cake perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

Related Topics