Description
A delicious Apple Pie Layer Cake featuring layers of moist apple cake and rich brown butter cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the browned butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, add the second layer, and repeat. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the apples are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
- For a richer flavor, let the browned butter cool slightly before adding it to the frosting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg