Apple Walnut Spice Cake
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Cake
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Cuisine
International
Apple Walnut Spice Cake
Description
This Apple Walnut Spice Cake brings together diced apples and toasted walnuts in a warmly spiced batter made from flour, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. The dry ingredients include cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, and salt, giving the cake fragrant seasonal flavor. Baking in a bundt pan yields a gently domed, even crumb.
The toasted walnuts contribute crunch and a toasty note complementing the moist, tender apple pieces. The cinnamon and spices support a cozy aroma and taste throughout the cake. After baking and cooling, the cake is finished with a caramel glaze made from butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla, adding richness and a sweet contrast.
This cake serves well sliced at room temperature for dessert, snack, or a sweet breakfast treat. The caramel glaze enhances moisture and adds a silky texture on top.
Using a non-stick bundt pan and thoughtfully prepping it helps unmold the cake cleanly. Toast walnuts ahead to deepen their flavor, and cool before folding into the batter.
Ingredients
- 4 large apple peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups flour all purpose
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup walnuts chopped and toasted
Caramel Glaze
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by spraying with cooking spray.
- Peel, core and dice apples. There should be around 2 cups when diced
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a bowl using an electric hand mixer, add eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Beat at low speed about 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
- Add dry ingredient mixture to the egg mixture, and using a spoon, stir until combined.
- Stir in apples and walnuts.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan
- Bake in center of oven 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack and pour caramel glaze over the cake, if using. Allow to cool completely
Caramel Glaze
- In a glass bowl, melt butter in the microwave, about 30 seconds
- Whisk in brown sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth
- Return to the microwave and heat on high about 2 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved
- Whisk again and allow to cool
Notes
- Toast walnuts in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes and cool before adding.
- Lightly spray and flour bundt pan to prevent sticking, especially if not non-stick.
- Peel, core, and dice apples to yield about 2 cups for the batter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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