Go Bold with Butter » Apple Spice Layer Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup milk
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2 medium apples, finely chopped
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For the frosting:
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts, for garnish
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper. Butter paper.
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To make cakes, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
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In bowl of electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
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Add flour mixture in 3 portions, alternating with 2 portions of milk until all flour mixture and milk is added. Mix just until combined. Stir in apples.
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Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth evenly.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
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Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Then, remove pans to wire racks, remove parchment paper, and allow to cool.
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To make the frosting, place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until combined and smooth.
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Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, mixing until smooth. Add cinnamon and vanilla and mix well.
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Place one layer of cooled cake on a cake plate. Spread half of frosting over top of cake.
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Place other cake layer on top of frosted cake layer. Spread remainder of frosting on top of cake. If desired, garnish top of cake with chopped toasted nuts.
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For the cake:
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
•
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup milk
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2 medium apples, finely chopped
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For the frosting:
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts, for garnish
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