Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Browned Butter Apple Spice Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of browned butter, crisp apples, and comforting spices. Each moist layer is lovingly crafted with wholesome ingredients like Umpqua Dairy products and topped with a luscious caramel frosting. This cake is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, offering an unforgettable taste experience that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 Cup Salted Umpqua Dairy Butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 Large Egg + 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 1/3 Cup Umpqua Dairy Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 3/4 Cup Umpqua Dairy Whole or 2% Milk
- 3/4 Cup Apples of Choice, chopped into small squares
- 1 1/2 Cups Umpqua Dairy Salted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Cup Caramel Sauce, (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Homemade Caramel, drizzled on top and over the sides
- 1/2 Apple, chopped into small squares and tossed in a tablespoon of caramel sauce
- Greenery, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 6-inch cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and sour cream, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking powder, flours) in another bowl and gradually add to wet mixture. Stir in milk and fold in chopped apples.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until centers are clean when tested with a toothpick. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, brown half the butter in a saucepan until golden; let cool slightly. Beat remaining butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar and caramel sauce. Mix in cooled browned butter.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired and drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg