Apple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Here's a homemade recipe for Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:

Ingredients:

For the Apple Cake:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 2 cups of peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 ounces (1 package) of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Apple Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Gently fold in the chopped apples.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s), spreading it out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes (or 25-30 minutes for round cake pans) or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
• Allow the apple cake to cool completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while continuing to beat the mixture.
• Stir in the vanilla extract until the frosting is well combined and smooth.

Assembly:

• Once the apple cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
• You can decorate with additional chopped nuts, apple slices, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
• Slice and serve your delicious homemade Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!

This delightful cake is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting dessert any time of the year. Enjoy!