Spiced Apple Cake with Creamy Frosting

Name: Spiced Apple Cake with Creamy Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 9 Portionen
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more as needed; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup brown sugar; 0.75 cup shortening, divided; 0.25 cup white sugar; 2 piece large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup milk; 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 0.25 cup evaporated milk

Cake

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Cook Time

1 h 10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Prep Time

30 Min

Description

This spiced apple cake is a delightful treat, perfect for a cozy autumn afternoon. The warm cinnamon and nutmeg complement the sweet apples beautifully, creating a comforting and flavorful dessert. I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit with family and friends. The creamy frosting adds a touch of sweetness that perfectly balances the spice. It's easy to prepare and bakes up moist and delicious every time. This cake is ideal for brunch, birthdays, or any occasion where you want to share a homemade treat. Enjoy!

Ingredients (15 ingredients)

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more as needed
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup shortening, divided
0.25 cup white sugar
2 piece large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 cup milk
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
0.25 cup evaporated milk

Preparation (10 steps)

Prepare the baking pan

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. This step is done outside of the Thermomix.

Combine dry ingredients

Thermomix® Setting

10 sec/Speed 4

Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt to the mixing bowl. Mix for 10 Sec./Stufe 4 to combine. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.

Cream sugar and shortening

Thermomix® Setting

30 sec/Speed 4

Add 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup shortening, and ¼ cup white sugar to the mixing bowl. Mix for 30 Sec./Stufe 4 until light and fluffy. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add eggs and vanilla

Thermomix® Setting

10 sec/Speed 3 (x2), 5 sec/Speed 3

Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing for 10 Sec./Stufe 3 after each addition. Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix for 5 Sec./Stufe 3.

Combine wet and dry ingredients

Thermomix® Setting

15 sec/Speed 3

Gradually add the flour mixture from step 2 and ½ cup milk to the mixing bowl, alternating between the two. Mix for 15 Sec./Stufe 3 after each addition, until just combined. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add apples

Thermomix® Setting

10 sec/Linkslauf Speed 2 Reverse

Add 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples to the mixing bowl. Mix on Linkslauf Stufe 2 for 10 Sec. to incorporate the apples into the batter.

Bake the cake

Transfer the batter to the prepared 9-inch square pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting. This step is done outside of the Thermomix.

Prepare the frosting

Thermomix® Setting

20 sec/Speed 4

Add 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, ¼ cup shortening, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 pinch nutmeg to the mixing bowl. Mix for 20 Sec./Stufe 4 until the frosting is light and creamy. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Adjust frosting consistency

Thermomix® Setting

5 sec/Speed 3

Add ¼ cup evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the mixing bowl. Mix for 5 Sec./Stufe 3 after each addition, until the frosting reaches the desired spreading consistency.