Apple Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

November 15, 2013

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It's September which means fall, football, tailgates, soups and stews and the best time of year to eat apples. Apple orchards are in full bloom that means an abundance of fresh apples. So what's one to do with an overflow of apples? Make an apple cake, of course! I enjoy apple cakes throughout the year, but fall has to be my favorite time of all to make them. Why? Well, because apples are at their prime, there's nothing better than welcoming fall with the combinations of app

1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 Cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
1 Cup + 1 Tbsp brown sugar, divided
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup apple sauce
2 1/2 Cups flour
2 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp baking powder
1 Tsp salt
1 1/2 Tsp cinnamon
1/2 Tsp nutmeg
3 Cups (approximately 3) apples; peeled, cored and chopped (I used Gala)

For the frosting-
1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2 Cups powdered sugar, depending on desired consistency
1 1/2 Tsp vanilla
3-5 Tbsp milk

Preheat oven to 350. Spray and flour a bundt pan and set aside. In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat...
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Nutritions

Calories
726

Sodium
468mg
19% DV

Fat
51g
79% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
57g
19% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV

Baked Fall