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Autumn Apple Cake Recipe – Frosted Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

A slice of moist Autumn Apple Cake Recipes with warm brown sugar glaze, showcasing fresh apples, cinnamon spices, and perfect for Fall Time Dessert Recipes lovers.
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This Apple Spice Cake is moist, tender, and bursting with the flavor of fresh, in-season apples. Topped with a silky brown sugar glaze, it’s a perfect dessert to enjoy throughout autumn—whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert after dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, lightly spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 large Honeycrisp apples, grated with the large holes on a box grater (about 1 1/2 cups, peel optional)

For the Brown Sugar Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch light-colored baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy cake removal.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Whisk together until evenly blended.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined—don’t overmix!
  5. Add apples: Fold in the grated apples so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  7. Make the glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to gently bubble. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth and glossy.
  8. Glaze the cake: Pour the warm glaze over the cake. It’s okay if the cake is still slightly warm—the glaze will seep in beautifully.
  9. Serve and enjoy: Slice into squares and enjoy warm, or allow it to cool completely for a more set glaze.

Notes

  • Storage Tips
    • Counter: Keep the cake in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
    • Refrigerator: Wrap tightly and store up to 5 days.
    • Freezer: Bake the cake, cool completely, and freeze without glaze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then add the glaze before serving.

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