Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 to 14 servings
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 2 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 medium apples, finely chopped For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened*
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts, for garnish
Instructions
To make the cake:
Preheat oven to 350°. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper. Butter paper.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
Add flour in 3 portions, alternating with 2 portions of milk. Mix just until combined. Stir in apples.
Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth evenly.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Then, remove pans to wire racks, remove parchment paper, and allow to cool.
To make the frosting:
Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until combined and smooth.
Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, mixing until smooth. Add cinnamon and vanilla and mix well.
Place one layer of cooled cake on a cake plate. Spread half of the frosting over the top of the cake.
Place the other cake layer on top of the frosted cake layer. Spread the remainder of the frosting on top of the cake. If desired, garnish top of cake with chopped toasted nuts.
Notes
*Make sure your cream cheese is very soft to avoid lumps.
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