Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Indulge in the cozy warmth of fall with this Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, this cake gets its natural sweetness and texture from finely chopped apples, making it a seasonal favorite. The velvety cream cheese icing, whipped to perfection, adds a tangy richness that balances the spiced sweetness beautifully. With a simple prep time of 20 minutes and an impressive yield of 12 servings, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for gatherings, holidays, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Whether served as an after-dinner treat or paired with a cup of coffee for breakfast, this apple spice cake delivers classic comfort in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened, for icing)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
• 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for thinning icing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the finely chopped apples using a spatula until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.

Step 10

To make the cream cheese icing, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 11

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 12

If the icing is too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 13

Spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the cooled cake.

Step 14

Slice, serve, and enjoy your Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1945.7 grams (1945.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6745

Total Fat 385.90g	495%
Saturated Fat 235.30g	1177%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1585mg	528%
Sodium 3752mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 783.20g	285%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 521.20g
Protein 69.20g	138%

Vitamin D 321IU	1604%
Calcium 537mg	41%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 1446mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 45.5%