Apple Spice Cake

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 28, 2004

What a wonderful cake. I did make a few changes to the recipe. I used 1/2c brown sugar and 1c white sugar to cut down on the sweetness, and to give the spices more of a base to blend with. I also used cake flour instead of all-purpose. The cake flour lightens up the cake while still keeping it very moist. Use 1 cup + 2 tbl cake flour to 1 cup all purpose. I also add 2 teaspoons of apple liqueur along with the vanilla to give the apple flavor of the cake more of a boost. This is by far the best apple spice cake I have come across in a long time. Thanks!!

—SOUTHERNBELLE0908

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 07, 2011

I turned these into muffins and just felt they lacked flavor. My husband likes them, so they weren't wasted, but none of the rest of us cared to eat any more. :-(

—deerefam4

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Jul 23, 2003

This is very tasty and presents well baked in a tube pan. The only thing I didn't like about it was that it was too oily and a bit too heavy in the nutmeg department. If you love spicey, this is the cake for you. The taste is wonderful, but I will make again using less oil and a little more cinnamon. I used Granny Smith apples which I shredded in my food processor. I believe shredded apples lend more of the apple flavor than coarsely chopped. Thanks for a great recipe, Kristin.

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jan 26, 2004

I made this cake last night, following the instructions exactly. My hubby couldn't wait to try it. I asked him three times how he liked it.....his mouth was too full to answer as he couldn't stop eating it! I'm confused as to why some said it was 'oily' unless they are referring to the amount of butter. I wouldn't change a thing! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing.

—UNICORN915

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Mar 08, 2004

This has to be hands-down the best apple cake I have had. I served it at a family dinner and everyone took some home. I followed the advice of other reviewers and decreased the sugar to 1 cup - it was perfectly sweet enough. Also, I only used 1/2 cup of butter and substituted 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce. It was moist, spicy and delicious. Thank you - this one's a keeper!

—JUSTJACKIE

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Apr 20, 2006

I needed to make a cake for my grandpa's birthday, and he happens to love spice cake so I thought I'd give this recipe a try. Instead of baking this in a tube pan, I baked it in a 9x13 pan for about 40 minutes. Instead of chopping the apples I grated them (leaving the skin on) to help the cake keep it's shape and not fall apart, and then frosted with a maple cream cheese frosting. The result was a super tasty, dense cake that was snapped up by everyone who was around.

—FRAMBUESA

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Jan 31, 2008

My whole family loved this cake and it was gone in one day! I upped the apples and used 4 medium sized and made a crumbled topping with flour, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar- It was fantastic! I also used a bunt pan instead- super moist!

—Karrie

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Oct 04, 2003

Made this into loaves for our annual bake sale, they turned out beautifully. The cake is delicious and the crust the best part. I will be making this again, this is a keeper. I think the next batch I will add a few chopped nuts to. Mmmmmmmmm good... great recipe.

—DI_ANE

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Nutrition

Calories
357 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
53.6 g
17%

Cholesterol
95 mg
32%

Fat
14.9 g
23%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
4.1 g
8%

Sodium
288 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Apple Spice Cake

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 357
Calories from Fat: 134

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.9g 23 %
Saturated Fat 8.9g 44 %
Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
Sodium 288mg 12 %
Potassium 122mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 53.6g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 4.1g 8 %
** Sugars 37.5g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.