Spicy Apple Cake is my secret weapon for fall gatherings. The warmth of cinnamon and the kick of spice make it a cozy dessert everyone loves.
Directions
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped apples.
3
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cooling.
4
To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup shortening, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until light and creamy. Beat in the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency is achieved. Spread over top of cooled cake.
Spicy Apple Cake is my secret weapon for fall gatherings. The warmth of cinnamon and the kick of spice make it a cozy dessert everyone loves.
Ingredients
☐½ cup shortening
☐1 cup brown sugar
☐¼ cup white sugar
☐2 eggs
☐1 teaspoon vanilla extract
☐1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
☐1 teaspoon baking powder
☐½ teaspoon baking soda
☐½ teaspoon salt
☐1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
☐½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
☐½ cup milk
☐2 cups apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
☐¼ cup shortening
☐2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
☐¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
☐1 pinch ground nutmeg
☐¼ cup evaporated milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped apples.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cooling.
To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup shortening, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until light and creamy. Beat in the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency is achieved. Spread over top of cooled cake.
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