Moist, tender and full of warm, fall spices, this Fresh Apple Cake is a delicious classic. To take it over the top, I smothered it with my all-time favorite cream cheese glaze.
Did you ever play that game with an apple when you were young where you would twist the apple stem each turn corresponded with a letter of the alphabet and whatever letter you landed one your boyfriend’s first name would start with that letter? So one turn equal A, two turns B and so on. So if you wanted your boyfriend to be Adam, that stem would never come out in one turn. Alternately, my stems never made it to ‘W’ either. So how is it I married a ‘Wesley’? So weird.
You know what’s funny, I can’t pick up an apple without twisting the stem and singing the ABC song.
Of course, when you go to peel the apples for this Fresh Apple Cake, it’s completely up to you if you want to participate in my little ritual. But, I highly recommend it. 🙂
Fresh Apple Cake
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
Cake
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoon butter room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 and 1/2 cups apples peeled and chopped (about 2 apples)
- 1 cup pecans chopped (optional)
Brown Sugar Icing
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream oil, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending after each addition.
- In a small bowl, sift the dry ingredients; flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vanilla to buttermilk.
- On low speed, add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture into the creamed mixture.
- Fold apples (and pecans, if using) by hand.
- Pour batter into well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes. Leave in pan for 20 minutes before removing to allow cake to set.
Notes
Nutrition
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Anne says
This is delicious, and so pretty too!
Addicted to Recipes says
This sounds delicious! And uses ingredients that are staples in my kitchen 🙂 This recipe is being featured from Keep Calm and Cook On – September (Apple) edition over at Addicted to Recipes! http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.ca/2013/10/keep-calm-and-cook-on-september-features.html
Paula says
Thank you so much!
Mariel says
Thanks for sharing this on 'Or so she says…' at last week's link party! I would love to have you add the party to your list and stop back to share more of your great ideas. There's actually a party going on right now (it's every Saturday through Tuesday.) Thanks a bunch! ~ Mariel http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Michelle's Tasty Creations says
Paula,
YUM! I've been looking for an Apple cake recipe lately. Now I have one to try. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Amy Perdew says
That really looks like a delicious sandwich. I know my husband would love that. I just wanted to stop by and let you know I nominated your for the Liebster Blog award. I don't know if you actually post them, but you can come by any time and grab it.
Stephanie says
This looks delish, love apple cakes!
Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie
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Diane Balch says
This is a great recipe for someone like me who has a sack of apples from apple picking. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Scribbler says
This cake is fantastic and has been for many years. I was given this recipe as a new bride (and I am not telling you how long ago that was) and it never fails. I like to use the big tube pan, too. It is sooooo fallish — great for TGV.
Mariel says
Mmmmm….sounds delicious! I would love to have you stop by 'Or so she says…' today and share some of your great ideas with my readers! The 'Your Great Idea' link party runs every Sat through Tuesday. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Debi Bolocofsky says
beautiful cake.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Good morning, Paula! I'm hoping you'll stop by and share this at my Fall party It's Fall Y'all ~ Linky Party. I would love for you to stop by and share this project, and any other Fall project, you may have. Hope to see you there 🙂
Debi Bolocofsky says
Hi Paula,
This cake looks delicious. Thanks for linking at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
ReviewsSheROTE Pamela R says
I've just poped in from Pamela's Heavenly Treats—cooking with apples is a fall favorite!!! Now following, feel free to check my blog out =^D http://anoterote.blogspot.com
KristaM says
Found and followed you through Adorned from Above's link party! You must have read my mind because I've been looking for a fresh apple pie recipe. Had no idea how hard it would be to find one! Will be giving this a try this weekend!!
Hope you stop by my blog sometime 🙂
http://www.the-not-so-desperate-chef-wife.com/
Krista
House on the Way says
You make me so hungry! LOL! This looks amazing!
Leslie
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Now you're speakin to me girl! I just got a box of Apples in the mail from a blog friend in the Pacific NW! Perfect timing! This looks fabulous and yummy!