Apple Butter Spice Cake

Apple Butter Spice Cake
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    550

A heartwarming cake, reminiscent of autumn orchards and cozy kitchens. This recipe elevates the classic spice cake with the rich depth of apple butter, creating a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for sharing.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    61 g
  • Cholesterol
    60 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    336 mg
  • Sugar
    41 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, prepare the topping by combining the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans. Set aside. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the apple butter and vanilla extract. Stir in the wheat germ or bran cereal. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the topping mixture. Pour the remaining batter into the pan and sprinkle with the remaining topping. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (35-40 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, consider using homemade apple butter.
Toasting the pecans before chopping them will enhance their nutty flavor.
If you don't have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
The cake is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 183 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Alexa Swift

    I added a cream cheese frosting to mine, and it was divine!

  • Trudie Bernier

    Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Jeff Kovacek

    I made this for a fall potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the spice combination and the crunchy pecan topping.

  • Ross Littel

    This cake is incredibly moist and flavorful! The apple butter adds a unique sweetness that isn't overpowering.

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