FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE

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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.

Tania Hove
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This cake was a hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Heart Broken
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of apple. I used Granny Smith apples and they were a bit too tart for my taste.


Sindhitiktoker
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Diana Ncube
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This cake was delicious! The apples were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Uddin
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect fall dessert.


want to be a scientist
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This cake was a bit dry. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.


Mohsin Ramzan
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Alice Arispe
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Felicia Majozi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for potlucks, bake sales, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


Suna Adhikari
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan instead of a 9x13 inch pan and it worked perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apples added a nice touch of sweetness.


Suraj Diwanka
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was delicious and the apples were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Rëhån THé Bøøs YT 8BP
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This is the best apple spice cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.


rms vijerathne
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Cynder Ppupp
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This apple spice cake was a hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.