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Apple Butter Cake

A comforting and flavorful cake made with apple butter, perfect for celebrating the warmth of autumn with its cozy spices and sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure — this gives your cake that comforting crumb.
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder Important for that perfect rise!
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda Helps balance the tartness of the apple butter.
  • 0.5 tsp salt Enhances all the flavors!
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon The heart of fall—a cozy spice we all love.
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg Adds warmth and depth to the flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves Just a pinch for a hint of spice.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Brings richness to our cake.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Gives that delightful caramel flavor.
  • 2 large eggs For binding all the ingredients together.
  • 1 cup apple butter The star of the show! Sweet, spiced, and oh-so-delicious.
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Adds moisture for a tender crumb.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Because every good cake deserves a touch of vanilla!
Glaze Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar For the creamy glaze that takes this cake over the top!
  • 0.25 cups milk To achieve that perfect glaze consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Apple Butter
  1. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the apple butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze
  1. Allow the cake to cool completely, then whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of cinnamon for the glaze. Pour over the cooled cake.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw overnight before serving. Variations can include nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.