Apple Spice Cake

5 from 3 votes

This easy Apple Spice Cake is soft, moist, and packed with fresh apples and warm cinnamon spice. Topped with a caramel glaze, it's the perfect fall dessert for holidays, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Raquel Pineira

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 cups peeled and diced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well
1 cup caramel syrup for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in the diced apples evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before slicing and serving with caramel syrup.

Notes

Use freshly grated nutmeg for the richest flavor.
Dice the apples into small pieces so they bake evenly and stay tender.
For an extra-special finish, drizzle the frosted cake with salted caramel sauce just before serving.

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