Sunday, February 3, 2013

Harvest Goodness

A few years ago I had a friend request a Spiced Apple Cake for his birthday little did I know that it would result in one of my best cakes.  Since that year I have at least three friends who without fail when asked what kind of cake they want for their birthdays they say Spiced Apple.  This cake has taken a few changes since that first cake.  The recipe as it was written stated to toss the apples with sugar and spices and then layer with the cake batter you created.  My problem is that the batter is so stiff that it was extremely difficult to make the layers.  Then the second year into making this cake I decided that this was stupid and I just folded the apples into the batter and bake it all together.  The results....brilliant and easy.

Now there has been some debate as to the way to eat this cake.  I have two friends that say the gooey underdone center of the cake is the best part and I have two others who prefer for it to be cooked a little longer.  Personally I am have tempted to make "muffin tops" out of it because I like that crunchy crumb kind of experience.  Make it for yourself and you decide.  So here it is my Spiced Apple Cake


Spiced Apple Cake

Apple mix:
5 Gala or Macintosh Apples peeled small diced
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg (fresh ground better)

Cake mix:
3 cups Flour
2 cups Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
2 sticks Butter, melted
4 Eggs
2 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 cup Orange Juice

Crumb topping:
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg


Mix together the apple  mix and let stand 20 minutes.  For cake mix combine all dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate bowls.  Combine together and fold in apple mix.  Pour into greased cake pan and smooth out.  Combine the crumb topping and sprinkle over the top of cake.  Bake 350 degrees 35-40 mins. If you like gooey pull out after 35 mins if you like it completely done bake til toothpick comes out dry.  Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.