Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Browned Butter Apple Spice Cake, a delightful autumn dessert that beautifully marries rich, nutty browned butter with tender apples and aromatic spices. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to quiet family dinners. It features a luscious homemade caramel frosting that adds an irresistible sweetness, making each bite a comforting experience. The warm scents of cinnamon and vanilla will fill your kitchen as you prepare this show-stopping treat. With its moist texture and impressive presentation, the Browned Butter Apple Spice Cake is sure to become a favorite for both casual and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 Cup Salted Umpqua Dairy Butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 Large Egg + 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 1/3 Cup Umpqua Dairy Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 3/4 Cup Umpqua Dairy Whole or 2% Milk
- 3/4 Cup Apples of Choice, chopped into small squares
- 1 1/2 Cups Umpqua Dairy Salted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 Cup Caramel Sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Homemade Caramel, drizzled on top and over the sides
- 1/2 Apple, chopped into small squares and tossed in a tablespoon of caramel sauce
- Greenery, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three greased (6-inch) cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking powder, all-purpose flour, and whole wheat flour. Mix into the wet mixture gradually.
- Fold in chopped apples gently.
- Distribute batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, brown additional butter in a saucepan, let cool slightly, then blend with remaining butter, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble cooled layers with frosting between them; drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg