"We are finishing off apple week with with a delicious apple cake with maple frosting. It brings the fall flavors of apple and maple together...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp cloves
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1/4 tsp ginger
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla
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2 eggs
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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2 cups Granny Smith aples, peeled and diced into 1/3 inch pieces.
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
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Frosting:
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4 Tbsp butter
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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3 Tbsp maple syrup
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4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature