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

There's just something about the combination of apples and spice that warms the soul and creates a cozy, comforting feeling. And when these flavors come together in the form of a rich, moist cake, it's nothing short of a delight for the senses. This Spicy Apple Cake recipe is a perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall and enjoy a delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

What makes this cake truly special is the combination of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 9

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in chopped apples.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make frosting, combine 1/4 cup shortening, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Beat until light and creamy. Beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency is achieved. Spread over top of cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    468 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 134mg