Apple Butter Cake
Moist and spiced Apple Butter Cake with rich apple flavor and a sweet cinnamon glaze. A cozy fall dessert that’s easy to make and always a hit.
Servings 12
Calories 367kcal
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in apple butter, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix).
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Extra indulgence: Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for crunch.
- Frosting option: Instead of glaze, top with cream cheese frosting for a richer finish.
- Make it spiced: Swap apple cider for maple syrup in the glaze for another layer of fall flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
