Orchard Spice Layer Cake
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Oct 9
- 1 min read
1
Searing the Beef
Sweet apples such as Ambrosia or Honeycrisp add fragrance, while Granny Smith adds brightness.
A drizzle of maple syrup before serving deepens the flavour.
Store covered in the refrigerator up to three days. Best served at room temperature.
Notes
1
eat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and flour two 8 inch round pans.
2
On a sheet of parchment, sift flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil until glossy and smooth.
4
Add eggs one at a time, whisking until the batter turns light and creamy.
5
Stir in grated apple, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla.
6
Sprinkle the dry mixture over the wet and fold gently with a spatula until combined. Add pecans if desired.
7
Divide the batter between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
8
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks. Let cool completely.
9
Prepare the brown sugar maple frosting until pale and whipped.
10
Slice each cake horizontally to create four layers. Frost between each layer and across the top and sides, letting the frosting form natural swirls and ridges.
Instructions
2½ cups (310 g) pastry flour
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 large apple (peeled and grated)
1 cup (240 ml) applesauce
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1½ tsp pure vanilla
⅓ cup (40 g) chopped pecans (optional)
Cake
Frosting
Orchard Spice Layer Cake
Anthology of Crumbs
If autumn were a cake, it would taste like this. Soft apples folded into brown sugar batter, brushed with maple, and cloaked in frosting that smells faintly of caramel. The crumb stays tender, the frosting keeps its sheen, and the whole thing looks right at home beside a pot of tea and the sound of rain.
Servings :
1 two layer cake
Calories:
Prep Time
30 min
Cooking Time
35 min
Rest Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
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