Description
Enjoy a cozy and aromatic fall dessert with our Apple Spice Cake topped with a rich, browned butter blondie. This moist cake features tender apple pieces and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, beautifully complemented by a nutty blondie topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, autumn weekends, or whenever you crave a comforting treat, this apple spice cake with browned butter blondie is a delightful addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or finely chopped fresh apples
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- For the browned butter blondie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, vanilla, and melted butter until well combined. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Fold in chopped apples or applesauce until evenly incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly.
- For the blondie topping, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden and nutty. Remove and cool slightly.
- Mix browned butter with brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Spread blondie batter over the baked cake or on a baking sheet, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Once cooled, layer the blondie over the cake. Garnish with caramel, nuts, whipped cream, or powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples or applesauce for optimal moisture.
- Toast nuts or add raisins for extra flavor.
- Ensure blondie and cake are fully cooled before assembling to prevent melting.
- Reheat slices slightly for a fresher, warm experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes for cake, 15-20 minutes for blondie
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg