Apple Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup apple butter
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Baking Powder
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup raisins
• Nuts
• Coconut Pecan Frosting

How to Make Apple Butter Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in 1 cup apple butter, ½ cup chopped pecans, and ½ cup raisins.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
11. Frost with your favorite coconut-pecan frosting (canned frosting is recommended for convenience).