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Delicious Apple Spice Cake Recipe with Browned Butter Blondie Icing

Delicious Apple Spice Cake Recipe with Browned Butter Blondie Icing

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Experience the warmth of autumn with this Delicious Apple Spice Cake Recipe, topped with a luscious Browned Butter Blondie Icing. This cozy dessert features tender spiced cake infused with sweet grated apples, inviting the whole family to gather around the table. The rich icing enhances every bite, making it perfect for everything from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and delightful in flavor, this cake is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed – light or dark)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 23 large honey crisp apples (grated)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until well mixed.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in grated apples.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the icing: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream until boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and powdered sugar.
  7. Drizzle icing over warm cake and enjoy!

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