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Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese

Delicious Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese for Cozy Nights

This Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese is perfect for cozy gatherings and embraces seasonal flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened; can use vegetable oil for a denser texture
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated apples squeeze to remove excess liquid
  • 1/2 cup walnuts optional; can substitute with pecans or omit
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon milk optional; for consistency

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and grated apples, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in optional walnuts if using.
  7. Pour batter into the baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese and butter, then incorporating powdered sugar.
  10. Once the cake is cool, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze grated apples to prevent sogginess. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

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