Apple Butter Cake
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spatula
- 1 9-inch round cake pan
- 1 Oven
- 1 Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the apple butter and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using homemade apple butter, and for a more moist texture, do not overmix the batter. If you prefer a little crunch, the walnuts add a great texture, but they can be omitted for a nut-free version. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, and consider topping it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
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