This Apple Butter Cake is a richly spiced dessert that brings the comforting flavors of fall into any season. Apple butter, a slow-cooked, spiced fruit spread, infuses the cake with moisture and deep apple flavor. Blended with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, the result is a tender, fragrant cake that feels both rustic and indulgent. A beloved treat in many Southern kitchens, it’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or chilly evenings when only something homemade will do.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (margarine may be used)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2½ cups sifted flour
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar
- Cream together the butter (or margarine) and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 3: Mix in Apple Butter
- Blend in the apple butter until evenly combined.
Step 4: Combine Soda and Buttermilk
- Dissolve baking soda in the buttermilk and stir into the wet mixture.
Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Gradually add to the mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 6: Bake
- Pour batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1½ hours or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tips
- Substitute sour cream for buttermilk in a pinch.
- Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
- Drizzle with vanilla glaze or cream cheese icing for extra indulgence.
- Use homemade apple butter for an even richer flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 367mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
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