Delicious Apple Spice Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with this moist and flavorful apple spice cake. Made with freshly grated apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, this cake is perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat with your morning coffee.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup grated apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in applesauce, grated apples, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve slices of the apple spice cake warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

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