Delicious and Spicy Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this Spicy Apple Cake. Made with a blend of aromatic spices and freshly grated apples, this cake is moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. It is the perfect dessert to enjoy during the fall season or any time of the year. Easy to prepare and even easier to devour, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it as it is or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated apple
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated apple, walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cool, slice and serve the Spicy Apple Cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream.
11. Enjoy!

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