Best Apple Raisin Nut Spice Cake Recipes

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APPLE RAISIN SPICE CAKE



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Grandma wrote down the recipe for this inviting cake on a piece of brown paper bag. It's loaded with popular spices, so the aroma while baking is out of this world! The warm sauce makes it moist...and special. Add a dollop of whipped topping for a real treat. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, baking soda and ginger; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Serve with Hard Sauce (recipe also in Recipe Finder).

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FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark rum, such as Mount Gay
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch-diced (3 to 4 apples)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs
Caramel sauce, such as Fran's, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Place the pecans on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. Combine the rum and raisins in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest on medium speed for 3 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, just until combined. Drain the raisins, discarding the liquid. With a rubber spatula, fold the raisins, pecans, and apples into the batter. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

APPLESAUCE RAISIN & NUT SPICE CAKE



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I loved the regular applesauce cake so much that I decided to go in search of an applesauce bundt cake!!

Provided by Traci Coleman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
2 stick butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
1 c sugar
1 egg
2 c applesauce
1 c chopped nuts (i used pecans, toasted if desired)
1 c raisins
RUM GLAZE
2 Tbsp butter
1 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp rum flavoring
3-4 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour (or spray) bundt pan generously.
  • 2. Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside.
  • 3. In large bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg. Add applesauce and mix until just combined. Add flour mixture one cup at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in raisins and nuts by hand.
  • 4. Spoon into bundt pan. Cook 60-70 minutes until wooden skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for about 10 minutes before removing.
  • 5. To make glaze, melt butter in microwave. Add all remaining ingredients, mixing well until smooth. Let cool slightly before spooning over cooled cake.

GRANDMA'S FRESH APPLE CAKE



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A wonderful loaf cake that is chock full of apples. It also contains raisins and nuts.

Provided by Steve Dale

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled and chopped apple
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, egg, and oil together in another bowl. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined; fold in apple, walnuts, and raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 208.9 mg, Sugar 23 g

APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Very moist spicy sweet cake with chunks of tender apples and raisins.

Provided by Krissyp

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup raisins
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch tube pan. Cover raisins with warm water, let soak for 10 minutes and then drain. Whisk together flour, spices, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir together soda and 1 tablespoon warm water, and mix into the sugar mixture. Stir in flour mixture, apples, and strained raisins until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan. Once cool, shake pan to loosen cake. Turn onto plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

APPLE, RAISIN, WALNUT CAKE



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The girls and boys in my junior high home economics classes like this cake because it's not too sweet. I like it because it has high fiber and nutritional value-the apples are used unpeeled. Parents who have apple trees are always glad to donate the apples!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups grated apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
NON-SWEET FROSTING:
1 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup broken walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and oil together in a bowl until foamy; add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat. Add apples, beating slightly; set aside. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add raisins and walnuts to flour mixture. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; beat slightly. Bake at 350° in greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Check for doneness after 25 minutes. , To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour until mixture bubbles. Add milk, stirring with wire whisk until mixture thickens. Cool. Add sugar and vanilla to cooked mixture; mix until smooth and blended. Spread on cooled cake; sprinkle with nuts.

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APPLE RAISIN NUT SPICE CAKE



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Around the Holidays ( Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas ) this is one of my family's favorites. We hope you like it too!

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups wheat flour (or use 3 cups of All Purpose)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup raisins (soak in Orange juice)
1 1/2 cups diced fuji apples
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375* next Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • Except for the Sugar, Sift Dry Ingredients together into a large mixing bowl. Add Sugar, beaten Eggs, Applesauce, Molasses, Orange juice, Raisins, Apples and Nuts. Batter should be thick.
  • Pour Batter into the bundt pan and Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool, remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar or make a glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 323.9, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 39.1, Protein 5.2

APPLE CAKE WITH RAISINS



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This is a dense and moist apple cake, almost like a carrot cake made with apples, which could be served as dessert, brunch, or morning coffee treat.

Provided by CATHYMCD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
2 cups white sugar
½ cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup margarine, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the apples and sugar. Let stand about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10x15 inch baking pans.
  • Stir the water into the bowl with apples. Blend eggs and margarine in a small bowl, and mix with the apples. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Transfer to the prepared pans.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before turning out of pans.
  • In a medium bowl, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cakes while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



Applesauce Spice Cake image

Martha adapted this applesauce spice cake recipe from one in her first book, Entertaining.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup (1 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cup currants
1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 2/3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cup thick applesauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat well.
  • Combine the raisins, currants, and walnuts in a small bowl. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour and toss to coat to prevent sinking during baking. Whisk remaining flour with other dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat flour mixture into butter mixture alternating with applesauce. Reduce to low speed and beat in raisins, currants, and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pan 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

APPLE RAISIN CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Rum     Dairy     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Apple     Spice     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 Cortland or Empire apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter and flour a 12-cup bundt pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together oil, eggs, sugars, spices, rum, and vanilla in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in apples and raisins and spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.

APPLESAUCE RAISIN CAKE



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This cake is moist and delicious. I am from Washington state and this is my Mother's recipe. Great topped with caramel frosting!

Provided by Sharon Sisson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups applesauce
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 252 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

APPLE NUT RAISIN LOAF



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This buttery cake loaf that comes quickly but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Adding apples/nuts/raisins and cinnamon/brown sugar in layers makes this cake into a delicious treat. Top with a scoop of ice cream and you have an unbelievably wonderful dessert.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 c brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2/3 c granulated sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extact
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 c milk
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 c golden raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. (Can use the non-stick spray with flour added in)
  • 2. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • 3. Mix chopped apple, nuts and raisins together in another bowl.
  • 4. Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla extract.
  • 5. Combine flour and baking powder together in a bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture.
  • 6. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the apple/nut/raisin mixture and half the brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apple mixture into batter.
  • 7. Pour the remaining batter over apple mixture layer; top with remaining apple mixture and brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a finger or spoon.
  • 8. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.

RAISIN SPICE CAKE



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This recipe is an old-time favorite that was given to me by my mother-in-law. She told me the cake shouldn't be eaten the day it's baked...aging makes it so much better. She once entered this cake in a contest and won first prize!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, beaten
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Cook until plump. Drain and set aside raisins, reserving 10 tablespoons cooking liquid. , In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, cinnamon, cloves nutmeg and salt; set aside. Combine milk, soda, eggs and reserved cooking liquid. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk mixture to creamed mixture. Stir in cooked raisins. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLESAUCE, RAISIN AND NUT CAKE



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This is an old recipe that my grandma got off of a VB apple sauce can. She always iced it with plain boiled icing. If you can't find pastry flour, you can mix you own by combining cake flour and all-purpose flour in a ratio somewhere between two parts cake flour to one part all-purpose and one part cake flour to one part all-purpose.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup strained hot applesauce
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup walnuts
2 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • First sift flour, spices and soda.
  • Then cream the shortening, add sugar gradually and eggs well beaten.
  • Add flour and spices alternately with the applesauce and beat throughly until smooth.
  • Dust raisins and nuts lightly with flour and stir in last.
  • Bake in a shallow, well greased pan about an hour in a 325 degree oven.
  • Ice with your choice or icing or frosting.

APPLE-RAISIN BUNDT CAKE



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With the first bite of this moist, old-fashioned dessert, you know you're home for the holidays. It has a pleasant blend of spices and is loaded with nuts and raisins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and cinnamon
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-3/4 cups raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup chopped peeled apple
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in jam. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices; add into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the raisins, walnuts and apple. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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Apple raisin nut spice cake is a mouthwatering dessert that brings together the goodness of apples, raisins, and nuts. This cake is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that leave an unforgettable taste in your mouth. The cake is perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration or a family gathering, and it can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age. In this article, we explore what makes apple raisin nut spice cake recipes so delicious and popular among cake lovers.

The Ingredients

The ingredients used in apple raisin nut spice cake recipes are simple and easily available. These include:
Apples
The star of this cake is undoubtedly the apples. They bring a sweet and tart flavor to the cake and add a moist texture. You can use any type of apple that you prefer, but Granny Smith apples are recommended for this cake as they hold their shape well and do not turn to mush when baking.
Raisins
Raisins add a chewy texture to the cake and bring a sweetness that balances the tartness of the apples. You can use golden raisins or regular raisins in this cake.
Nuts
The nuts used in this cake can be either walnuts or pecans. They add a crunchy texture to the cake and bring a nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the apples and raisins.
Spices
The spices used in this cake include cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. These spices add a warm and comforting flavor to the cake and create a delightful aroma that spreads throughout your kitchen.
Flour, sugar, and eggs
These are the basic ingredients used in all cake recipes. The flour provides the structure, while the sugar adds sweetness. The eggs help to bind the ingredients together and create a moist texture.

Baking the Cake

To make the apple raisin nut spice cake, you need to follow a few simple steps:
Preparing the Apples
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Sprinkle them with some lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
Mixing the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
Combining the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
Assembling the Cake
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in the diced apples, raisins, and nuts.
Baking the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45-50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake to check if it’s done. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

Serving Suggestions

The apple raisin nut spice cake can be served either warm or at room temperature. You can top it with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance its flavor. You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness.

Conclusion

The apple raisin nut spice cake is a delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of apples, the chewiness of raisins, and the crunchiness of nuts. The warm spices add a delightful aroma and flavor to this cake, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can make this cake in no time and enjoy it with your loved ones.

Tips for Making the Perfect Apple Raisin Nut Spice Cake

Baking a delicious apple raisin nut spice cake is a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of fall all year round. Not only does this cake taste amazing, but it’s also a great opportunity to experiment with different spices, nuts, and fruits. Here are some valuable tips to consider when making your next apple raisin nut spice cake.

Choosing the Right Apples

The right apples can make or break your apple raisin nut spice cake. You want to choose apples that are sweet and firm, with a balanced flavor that complements the spices and nuts in the cake. Some of the best apple varieties for baking include Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, and Braeburn. Depending on your personal preference, you can also experiment with different types of apples to see what works best for your recipe.

Enhancing the Flavor with Spices

The spices that you use in your apple raisin nut spice cake are key to bringing out the rich, warm flavors of fall. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves are all great options for adding depth and complexity to your cake. You can also experiment with other spices, such as ginger, cardamom, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper to give your cake a little kick.

Choosing the Right Nuts

The nuts that you use in your cake can add a delicious crunch and texture. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all great options, but you can also experiment with other nuts, such as hazelnuts or pistachios. Before adding the nuts to your cake batter, toast them to bring out their full flavor and aroma.

Soaking the Raisins

Raisins are a classic ingredient in apple raisin nut spice cake, but they can sometimes be tough and chewy. To make them more tender and plump, soak them in hot water or a sweet liqueur, such as rum or brandy, for at least 30 minutes before adding them to the cake batter. This will also help infuse the raisins with additional flavor.

Adding Moisture with Applesauce

If you want your apple raisin nut spice cake to be extra moist, consider substituting some of the oil or butter with applesauce. Applesauce not only adds flavor and sweetness, but it also helps keep the cake moist and tender. Use unsweetened applesauce if you want to keep the sugar content of the cake in check.

Experimenting with Mix-Ins

Part of the fun of making apple raisin nut spice cake is experimenting with different mix-ins. You can add dried cranberries, chopped dates, grated carrots, or even chocolate chips to your cake batter. Just be careful not to overdo it, as too many mix-ins can make the cake heavy and dense.

Baking the Cake Perfectly

The key to baking the perfect apple raisin nut spice cake is to make sure it’s cooked all the way through without drying out. To do this, set your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cake for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of your pan. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let the cake cool for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Decorating Your Cake

There are many ways to decorate your apple raisin nut spice cake to make it look as good as it tastes. You can sprinkle powdered sugar or cinnamon over the top of the cake, add a dollop of whipped cream, or drizzle a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cake. You can also decorate the cake with fresh fruit or chopped nuts for an extra touch of flavor and texture.

In Conclusion

With these valuable tips, you’ll be well on your way to making the perfect apple raisin nut spice cake. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, experimenting with different ingredients and techniques is a fun and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall.

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