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A golden brown apple spice cake in a 9 by 13 glass baking dish with powdered sugar dusting

Apple Spice Cake

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  • Author: Teresa Flagler
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Apple Spice Cake combines tart Granny Smith apples with a tender crumb enriched by almond flour and buttermilk. It is a rustic, one-pan dessert finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, making it the perfect centerpiece for any cozy autumn gathering.

Ingredients

  • 6 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (100g) almond flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
  5. On low speed, mix in all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining cinnamon, salt, and buttermilk until just a few streaks of flour remain; finish folding by hand.
  6. Spread half of the prepared apple mixture evenly across the bottom of the buttered pan.
  7. Carefully pour the batter over the bottom layer of apples and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Arrange the remaining apples on top of the batter in decorative rows.
  9. Bake for approximately 1 hour, rotating the pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool slightly on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For a perfectly smooth batter, ensure all cold ingredients reach room temperature before mixing. If you are prepping ahead, a small amount of lemon juice or fruit fresh can prevent the sliced apples from browning while they sit.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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