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Apple Pecan Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

The most tender and moist apple pecan spice cake that you will make.  And the brown sugar cream cheese frosting is absolutely delicious!  

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 18 Slices
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Apple Pecan Spice Cake
  • 4 cups chopped Granny Smith apples
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 lightly beaten eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
  • ¼ cup softened salted butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 x 1-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, then lightly dust with flour. Tap out the excess flour and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped Granny Smith apples and 2 cups granulated sugar. Stir in ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 lightly beaten eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a medium bowl combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the apple mixture and mix to combine. Add ½ cup milk and stir until just combined. Add 1 cup roughly chopped pecans and stir until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let the cake cool completely.
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Add 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer on high speed until smooth. Add ¼ cup softened salted butter and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure it is incorporated evenly.
  2. Add 2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup light brown sugar. Beat for 5 minutes on medium-high speed, until it is light and fluffy and the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly on top of the cooled cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 304IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 165mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 304IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.