Ingredients
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To create this Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, gather the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups peeled and diced fresh apples (about 3 large apples)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for frosting.
- Once the cake is cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with extra nuts if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian