How to Make Apple Sheet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple sheet cake is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This mouthwatering cake is the ideal way to make use of fresh apples and is a great recipe to have on hand for fall and winter gatherings. The warm and spicy flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg blend perfectly with the sweetness of the apples, creating a treat that everyone will love.

This recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, as it yields a large, thin cake that can be easily cut into individual serv...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 1 10x15 inch sheet pan

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening to the consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 cup cold milk slowly until completely blended. Separate dough into two balls. Roll out one ball of dough to fit a 15 x 10 inch pan with some dough extending over the edge of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons flour. Place filling in an even layer over prepared crust. Thinly slice 1/2 cup butter and evenly distribute over the apples. Roll out the remaining dough and place over the apple filling. Seal edges and prick the top all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/3 cup butter and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 95mg