Spiced Apple Cake Recipe
Spiced Apple Cake: A Warm and Comforting Treat for Fall
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of spiced apple cake filling your home. This delightful treat combines the sweetness of fresh apples with warm spices, creating a cake that’s perfect for cozy gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply as a delicious dessert to enjoy on a chilly autumn day. Let’s dive into the recipe and create this heartwarming spiced apple cake!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using).
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
10. Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.