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Spiced Apple Stack Cake

This traditional Southern dessert features layers of spiced apple cake, filled with a rich apple cider frosting, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups finely chopped apples preferably Granny Smith
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Make the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined and fluffy.
  3. Add the apple cider and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer.
  3. Place the second layer on top and repeat the frosting process.
  4. Top with the third layer and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
  5. Decorate with additional chopped apples or cinnamon if desired.
  6. Slice and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

For best flavor, let the cake sit for a few hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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