APPLE BRANDY SPICE CAKE

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The brandy may be omitted if desired, but it just tastes so much better when it is added to the batter, also I like to throw in a few raisins for extra flavor, but not too many, as the cake will take longer to bake, and there is a possibility of the cake batter running over the sides of the pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened (low-fat is okay)
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay)
1 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, cream cheese, oil and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes).
  • Add in the eggs, beat well.
  • Sift the flour with all dry ingredients (up to and including nutmeg) stir with a whisk to combine well.
  • Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately to the sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; beat well after each addition.
  • Stir in the apples and brandy (if using).
  • Spoon the mixture into a prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cake tests done.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

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