Auntie J’s Luscious Red Apple Spice Cake

Posted: November 14, 2018
By: weadmin

Here is a great treat that will keep you coming back for more. My luscious Red Apple Spice Cake has become a year-end holiday family tradition, simply because this was the only time of the year that I would bake this cake. It became such a tradition that friends and extended family members began to request this favorite as part of their holiday treat. The rich, comforting taste of apples, combined with familiar spices and nuts gives this savory, mouthwatering treat a zesty edge that will keep you wanting more. Prepared as a cake or as bite-sized muffins, you are sure to enjoy this fantastic dessert!

Red Apple Spice Cake

Yield:  15 Servings

Prep Time:  15 – 20 Minutes

Bake Time: 1 Hour

Cake Ingredients

3 cups “King Arthur Flour” Whole Wheat Flour (or unbleached all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs (or substitute egg replacement)
2 teaspoon 100% pure vanilla extract
3 medium red apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts

Topping Ingredients

¼ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup almond or soy milk

Cake Preparation Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° F and prepare 13 x 9 inch pan (grease).
2. Measure and combine cake ingredients by mixing the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
3. In a separate (large) bowl, use a wire whisk to mix sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla together.
4. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well mixed.
5. Stir in apples and nuts.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow cake to cool in baking pan.

Topping Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and remove from heat.
2. Stir in sugar and milk.
3. Return to head and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Pierce cake with a large fork at ½ inch intervals.
6. Gently cover the warm topping over cake.
7. Allow topping to soak into the cake.
8. Cool and Enjoy!

Quick Tips

1. If you would prefer to make muffins from this recipe, pour batter into a 12 cup muffin tin or a large 6 cup muffin tin. Let bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Top with low fat whip cream for even more flavor!

Also try my scrumptious pineapple upside down cake