Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and flavorful apple cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch round cake pan greased and floured
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Assemble the Cake
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- For an elegant touch, decorate with apple slices or a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
Serving and Storage
- Cut the cake into slices and serve with your choice of beverage.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Pro Tips: Use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overmixing the batter. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Ingredient Substitutions: Whole wheat flour can be used for a healthier option. Add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
How to Serve: Perfect with coffee or tea, or a glass of apple cider.
Storage & Freshness: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Bake the cake a day in advance and frost it just before serving for optimal freshness.
Ingredient Substitutions: Whole wheat flour can be used for a healthier option. Add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
How to Serve: Perfect with coffee or tea, or a glass of apple cider.
Storage & Freshness: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Bake the cake a day in advance and frost it just before serving for optimal freshness.