Apple Spice Cake With Brown Sugar Glaze

我做了这个蛋糕couple of days ago. It is still as moist as when we ate the first warm slices. This is more of a spice cake with apples for moisture - not one with a strong apple taste. Like others, I added twice the spices and added cardamom, too. I upped the brown sugar to 3/4 c with a 1/4 c decrease in the white sugar. I debated coarsely chopping the apples then after deciding to shred them, debated which shredding blade to use on my food processor. I opted using the fine blade and am glad I did. I think that is part of what has given it the amazing moisture.

• kathyavers

• Bloomington IN

• 2/20/2021

Excellent easy recipe! I made this for brunch yesterday and it was a huge hit among all my guests. I followed the recipe exactly as written and added a couple very ripe hachiya persimmons to the batter. I used a food processor to grate the apples which made very quick work of what would have otherwise been the most time consuming part of this recipe. I served it warm with a small dollop of maple syrup whipped cream... certainly not necessary but it was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe and will be making it again next week for Thanksgiving.

• KW_San_Francisco

• San Francisco, CA

• 11/17/2014

This is a great cake. I followed the recipe as stated, and it's just really good. The cake requires a bit of effort, as the dough is thick and mixing is a pain, but it's totally worth it.

• kburkhol

• Portland, ME

• 11/16/2014

This is the fourth time I have made this recipe, and today I even made four of them (three to share, one to enjoy). My family loves this cake! It is moist, flavorful and relatively light. The recipe really requires no changes, though I may not be as precise with the spices as written.

• juliebandr

• North Shore, MA

• 1/30/2014

Wonderful cake!! Not dry at all, nor too sweet as some of the reviews stated. I ended up shredding five apples, which didn't come out to 1 3/4 pounds, but it worked just fine. I let all the glaze soak in and what dripped off, I scooped up and poured on again, until it was all on the cake (I had cake on cooling rack placed over wax paper to catch the glaze). I definitely would recommend doing this, as I think it needs all of that delicious glaze! Was loved by all who tasted it. Will definitely be making again!

• taurusgirl

• Tulsa, OK

• 11/29/2013

If anyone was having trouble with dryness¿your oven maybe hotter than others and might need to decrease temp 25 degrees. Also, add a tablespoon or 2 of no sugar added apple sauce. Secret for increase moisture

• Spoonsinger

• 11/29/2013

I used equal parts white and brown sugar instead of more white and less brown. I also used Gluten Free All Purpose Flour. This was one of the best desserts I have ever made! I added a slight touch more of the spices as well! The texture was moist and the flavor was perfect. I too had a lot of grated apple left over so next time I will not use as many. I also used my garlic chopper to grate the apples after I peeled and cored them. This saved me a TON of time!!! Everyone loved it! I pre-made the glaze and before I served it I heated it and then poured it over the top so it was warm when we cut into it! :)

• Spoonsinger

• 11/29/2013

我做这道菜完全写入the 'T'. I was expecting a lot from the flavor & texture because the appearance was so inviting. In the end I was disappointed because the taste of the cake part was mediocre and texture was boring. I was looking for some wow and something interesting but this was only just so-so. My favorite part of the cake was the caramel like Topping which was nice and had a slight tang from the lemon juice. I will continue my search for the ultimate apple cake, this one just isn't the ultimate one for me.

• Me_Want_Chocolate

• 9/9/2013

Excellent, make exactly as per recipe, no need to increase spices as others have mentioned.

• Anonymous

• Lake Oswego

• 3/11/2013

Made this in a rush this morning, and it came out beautifully. I had easily a cup+ of left over shredded apples. Next time I won't do the full # of pounds. There's a bit of crunch to the top (then, bottom) of the cake, which adds to its deliciousness.

• beballard

• Whidbey Island

• 10/7/2012

I've made this twice, both times to bring to a home, post-funeral. It is just right in terms of flavor and sweetness, especially if you slightly "under" measure the sugars in the batter. While I've never been able (or had the patience) to get all the glaze incorporated into the cake, no matter. When you squeeze out the apple juice, be sure to save, as it is very drinkable and natural. No need to add lemon juice to the pulp. It will turn brownish, but is not visible when baked.

• mswindycty

• Chicago

• 3/29/2012

Wow, delicious and easy to make. I also added lemon juice to the grated apples to prevent from browning. I made the recipe as directed, and found it to be just right. Next time, however, I will probably add chopped pecans.

• CasualCookie

• Orleans, ON

• 11/6/2011

This is the most requested cake at holidays in my family. Even my VERY picky grandmother asked for this recipe the first time I made it. We love this cake! If you're lucky enough to have some leftover, have it the next day with your morning coffee. YUMMY!!

• Anonymous

• Palm Springs

• 11/1/2011

This cake is addictively delicious. Brought it to a Halloween party, and it was gone in minutes. I followed everyone's advice and added way more of all the spices (about double). The glaze is a must--don't make the cake without it! I didn't have whipping cream, so I just used milk, and it ended up runnier but still delicious.

• abmetzger

• Washington, DC

• 10/30/2011

This made great "muffins" (I call them that so I can eat them for breakfast. It made ~30, and following other reviewers, I made these modifications: - Subbed out 1/2 c white sugar for ~1/4 c molasses (for extra spice) - Upped the amount of spices overall - Skipped the glaze - Wrung out most but not all of the juice from my apples - Used a variety of apples picked locally - MacIntosh, Gala, MacSpur, Johnees, etc. These freeze great and are always on handfor company!

• Meghantheterrif

• Chicago

• 10/13/2011