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Best Fresh Apple Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting


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  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and tender apple cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and diced apples.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to maintain presentation quality.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg