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Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is simple to make, boasting a moist crumb and creamy tangy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can replace with margarine or a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Consider using a sugar substitute for lower sugar.
  • 4 Large Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups Grated Apples Squeeze out excess moisture to prevent a soggy cake.
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional) Omit for nut allergies.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Should be softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before use.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • optional Milk Used to adjust thickness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in grated apples and walnuts gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  10. Frost the cooled cake generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  11. Slice into squares and serve, optionally sprinkling with cinnamon or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. Adjust frosting consistency with milk if necessary.

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