Best 8 Triple Apple Cake Recipes

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When it comes to baking, few things are more classic and comforting than a moist, flavorful apple cake. With its sweet and tangy flavor, apples are a natural fit for cakes and other baked goods, and triple apple cake takes things to the next level with a combination of fresh apples, applesauce, and apple cider. The result is a moist, flavorful cake with an irresistible tender crumb and a delightful apple flavor in every bite. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect triple apple cake, from selecting the right apples to choosing the best baking pan. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

JOHN'S THREE-LAYER APPLE CAKE



John's Three-Layer Apple Cake image

Imagine those caramel apples you loved as a kid, now all grown up and baked into a cake, courtesy of John Barricelli.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large egg whites
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), 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 salt
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, two coarsely grated and two diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch-round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter, then flour paper and sides (tapping out excess); set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, 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 toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 20 minutes, then invert onto wire racks; peel off parchment. Invert cakes again, and let cool completely on racks.
  • Make buttercream: In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt until sugar has dissolved; remove from heat. Using an electric mixer on medium, beat mixture until fluffy and cooled, about 15 minutes. Increase to high; beat until stiff peaks form. Reduce to medium-low; gradually add butter, beating until fully incorporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Assemble cake: Place one layer on a serving plate; spread top with buttercream. Top with another layer; spread top with buttercream. Top with third layer; spread remaining buttercream over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 4 days). To serve, bring cake to room temperature; slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

APPLE CAKE



Apple Cake image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the apples with the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and let stand while you make the batter.
  • Lightly whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil, melted butter, sugar, vanilla and water and whisk until smooth. In a separate mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, and the baking powder. Use a whisk to mix the dry ingredients together. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture and stir just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Generously grease and lightly flour a Bundt pan. Pour 1/4 of the batter into the pan, and then arrange a 1/3 of the apples around the top of the batter. Make 2 more layers of apples, smoothing the batter over them after each addition. Top off with the last of the batter and smooth.
  • Bake about 1 hour 10 minutes, until risen, the top is nicely browned, and a sharp knife inserted in the middle of the cake comes out dry. Let cool in the pan until the cake starts to release from the sides before unmolding.

FRESH APPLE CAKE



Fresh Apple Cake image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 to 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and finely diced sweet apples
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix together the softened butter with 2 tablespoons of the flour to make a paste. In a 10-inch Bundt pan, paint on the flour and butter paste with a pastry brush until the pan is well coated.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until smooth. Add the orange juice and vanilla extract and mix well. In another bowl, sift together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 cups flour. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and continue to beat well. Stir in the apples and walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a cake plate.
  • For the glaze: Combine the sugar, butter, buttermilk and baking soda in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture until it thickens slightly and begins to turn a light brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Using a toothpick, punch 15 to 20 holes in the top of the cake and pour the glaze over the cake. Let the cake set and cool before serving. Store the cake in an airtight cake carrier in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

EASY APPLE CAKE



Easy Apple Cake image

After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY TRIPLE BERRY CAKE



Easy Triple Berry Cake image

This simple berry cake calls for ingredients you probably have on hand, so there's no excuse not to indulge! Bonus: It's quick to throw together for a weeknight dinner but special enough to serve for any occasion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sour cream
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries, such as blueberries, raspberries and coarsely chopped strawberries
Sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar, the melted butter and sour cream with whisk until well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the berries. Spread batter in pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup berries and 1 teaspoon sugar over top.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

SUPER DUPER EASY APPLE CAKE



Super Duper Easy Apple Cake image

This cake is so easy to make and delicious it is almost sinful. Tell them you made it homemade!

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and finely diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions for a 10-inch tube pan. Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla extract, then fold in the chopped apples.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 242.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

TRIPLE APPLE CAKE



Triple Apple Cake image

This sticky-sweet cake stars apples in three forms: Applesauce and fresh apples are baked into the cake and an apple cider glaze finishes off the fruity fall dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 3/4 cups packed light-brown sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced crosswise
2 1/2 cups apple cider

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square metal baking pan and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, with a mixer, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat until combined. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions applesauce, and beat until combined.
  • Transfer batter to pan and smooth top. Arrange apples in 3 rows on top, overlapping slightly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium pan, cook cider and remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over medium-high until thick and syrupy, 15 to 18 minutes. Using parchment, remove cake from pan. Brush glaze over top and sides and let sit until set, 1 hour. (Store, wrapped in plastic, at room temperature, up to 3 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g

TRIPLE APPLE BREAD



Triple Apple Bread image

Apples, applesauce and apple juice are a winning combination for Diane Marino. "This flavorful loaf is a big hit." says the New Castle, Delaware baker.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup finely chopped peeled apples
3/4 cup warm apple juice (70°-80°)
1/4 cup warm applesauce (70°-80°)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 50 minutes, but it may vary depending on your oven.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake to set and the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the cake with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

This triple apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tart flavor, and simple ingredients, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this triple apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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