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Apple Butter Spice Cake

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"This is a very good and moist cake recipe I received from my grandmother years ago. It makes a nice addition to any dinner table."
Apple Butter Spice Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 57 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup apple butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs, beaten

What to Drink?
Wine Port

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. Blend together butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add apple butter, vanilla, wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
  5. Pour 1/2 batter into pan, sprinkle 1/2 the topping over top. Pour remaining batter and top with remaining topping.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2002 by JMAGNENAT 
It is delicious - I baked it in a bundt cake pan and it was also very pretty - MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by Gloria of Angels Camp, CA 
I found this recipe when I was looking to use up a jar of apple butter a friend gave me. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by JBRISTOW 
Wonderful, moist cake! A real treat. The batter was thicker than I expected and I thought I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by LOVEPUZZLES 
Very moist, delicious cake. Would make a good breakfast cake. I made mine in a bundt pan and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2005 by MIRVING524 
I only made this to use up some applebutter but this recipe is a keeper. It is worth buying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2006 by Brynners 
Outstanding recipe for a great coffee cake for a brunch. I added 1/2c. of cinnamon chips and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by MINALEWIS 
This was a good coffee type cake - but for me it was not as good as the "Graham Struessal"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2005 by FRAMBUESA 
This was actually a lot better than I expected it to be. I was a little hesitant about not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2006 by Catherine 
I made this recipe while working in the kitchen at Camp Katrina for 60 people. Everyone loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by Katie 
I took this cake to work and it was gone in 2 hours. Everyone raved and it was so moist! ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Apple Butter Spice Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 268

  • Total Fat: 10.9g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg
  • Sodium: 239mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 3g

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