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Apple Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgent Apple Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy this delightful Apple Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect balance of tender apples and cozy spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use a gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar Deepens flavor.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups fresh apples Peeled and chopped.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened.
  • ¼ cup room-temperature butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons half-and-half Or milk, to adjust consistency.

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, and then add vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, adjusting with half-and-half if necessary for desired consistency.
  9. Once cooled, spread the frosting generously over the top of the cake.
  10. Slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chop apples evenly and avoid overmixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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