Description
This Apple Butter Spice Cake recipe is the perfect blend of warm spices, rich apple butter, and a soft, moist crumb. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this cake is an irresistible fall dessert that’s easy to make and full of comforting flavors. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed with a cup of coffee, this spice cake will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Add Apple Butter & Vanilla: Mix in apple butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour & Smooth the Batter: Transfer batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Transfer: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple butter, spice cake, fall dessert, moist cake