Fuji Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fuji apples are a cross between two apple varieties – Red Delicious and Ralls Janet. They were developed in Japan and named after Mount Fuji.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Fuji Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Fuji apples
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 8 cup Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Peel, core, and chop the Fuji apples into small pieces.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the chopped Fuji apples.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.