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Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Glaze

A moist and warmly spiced apple loaf topped with a silky cinnamon glaze, perfect for fall baking and cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup apple cider or milk
  • 2 cups chopped apples peeled
Cinnamon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and apple cider. Mix gently.
  5. Fold in chopped apples.
  6. Bake 50–60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely on wire rack.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Use firm apples for best texture. Store airtight for maximum freshness.