Ultimate Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Glaze

Ingredients

For the Apple Spice Cake:
- 1 cup apple sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Wondra flour

For the Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil.

2. Prepare the Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple sauce, apple cider, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

3. Blend the Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and Wondra flour. This will ensure even distribution of the spices.

4. Combine Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the apple juice. Stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the olive oil and vanilla extract, ensuring no lumps remain.

5. Bake the Cake:
Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Prepare the Glaze:
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, apple juice, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.

7. Glaze the Cake:
Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes after baking. Drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the warm cake for an exquisite finish.

8. Serve and Enjoy:
Slice and serve warm or cooled. Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT40M
40 minutes
- Cooling Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H5M
1 hour and 5 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2,400 calories total

Keywords

- apple spice cake, cinnamon glaze, dessert, apple cider, baking, fall dessert, apple cake, family recipe, sweet treat, gourmet dessert

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