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Delicious Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This Fresh Apple Cake is a warm hug in cake form, bursting with the flavors of fresh apples and fragrant spices. The moist, tender cake perfectly complements the rich and creamy frosting, creating a delightful balance that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 Granny Smith apples (or Honeycrisp/Fuji)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs (or flaxseed meal mixture for vegan option)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil/unsweetened applesauce)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans, optional)
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (or low-fat cream cheese)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and chop your apples into small pieces. Set them aside in a bowl and sprinkle a little lemon juice over them.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well blended. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Gently fold the chopped apples and walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and creamy.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Decorate with additional chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties for a delightful balance. For a chunkier cake, leave the apple pieces larger; for a smoother texture, dice them smaller. Consider adding raisins or dried cranberries for extra flavor.

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