Ingredients for Apple Cake With Maple Frosting
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Maple Frosting (prepared)
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Apple Cake With Maple Frosting
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in 3 cups peeled and chopped apples and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup maple syrup and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, whisking until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cool, pour the maple frosting over the top and let it set before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
273g
Fat
62g
Carbs
29g
