Pumpkin-Apple Cake Recipe ๐๐
Description: This delightful Pumpkin-Apple Cake is a moist treat that’s both simple and satisfying, thanks to the ingenious use of apple juice instead of chopped apples. Whether you opt for individual mini cakes or one grand centerpiece, this recipe promises to please!
Category: Breads
Keywords: Dessert, Apple, Fruit, Vegetable, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
Review Count: 2
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 378.2
- Fat Content: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 66.9mg
- Sodium Content: 324.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 68.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 49.9g
- Protein Content: 4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 3/4 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Clove |
| 1/4 tsp | Ginger |
| 1 cup | Canned pumpkin |
| 1/2 cup | Powdered sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Milk |
| 1-2 cups | Apple juice (for apple juice, can be adjusted to taste) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Bring the butter and eggs to room temperature for optimal blending.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour either ten 4-inch baby bundt pans or one 8 1/2-inch large bundt pan to prevent sticking.
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Cream Butter: In a large bowl, beat the butter until it’s creamy and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
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Blend Sugar: Gradually add the sugar to the butter, continuing to beat at medium speed for about 6 minutes or until the mixture is light, fluffy, and the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating for about 1 minute after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger until well combined.
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Alternate Mixing: Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the canned pumpkin and apple juice, starting and ending with the flour mixture. This will help ensure even distribution of ingredients throughout the batter.
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Blend Well: Beat the mixture just until everything is thoroughly blended, taking care not to overmix.
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Fill Pans: Transfer the batter into the prepared pans, filling the small pans about two-thirds full to allow for rising during baking.
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Bake: Bake the individual cakes for approximately 25 minutes, or if using the larger pan, bake for about 45 minutes. Keep an eye on them and test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center, which should come out clean when they’re ready.
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Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Glaze: While the cakes are cooling, stir together the powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth glaze with a drizzling consistency.
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Finish: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spoon the prepared glaze over the top of each cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a sweet finishing touch.
Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin-Apple Cakes! ๐ฐ๐
