Fresh Apple Cake with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe to Indulge
A moist and flavorful apple cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until creamy.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Fresh Apple Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Apple Recipe