Irresistible Fresh Apple Cake with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth of homemade baking with this Irresistible Fresh Apple Cake with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert combines tender, moist apple cake with a rich cream cheese frosting, creating a comforting treat perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a simple weeknight dessert, this cake is sure to impress. With accessible ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve sweet success in their kitchens. Get ready for seconds as everyone will be asking for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated apples
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in grated apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg