Description
Spiced apple butter sheet cake brings orchard-fresh comfort to classic dessert lovers. Moist crumb layered with warm cinnamon and sweet apple essence creates a simple yet irresistible treat you’ll crave from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup 2% milk (240 milliliters)
Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
Frosting Ingredients:
Base Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and meticulously line a 12×17-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the surface.
- Create a smooth batter by whisking melted butter, milk, apple butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, blending until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, and apple pie spice, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a light cake consistency.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until the cake’s center responds with a gentle spring when lightly touched.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack, enabling proper temperature reduction.
- Craft the glaze by whisking melted butter, apple cider, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze across the surface, using a spatula to create an even layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the glazed cake for added texture and flavor.
- Allow the frosting to set for roughly 15 minutes, permitting it to stabilize and slightly harden.
- Slice into generous portions and serve, storing any remaining cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure parchment paper covers the entire jelly roll pan to prevent sticking and easy cake removal.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter incorporation and better cake texture.
- Apple butter adds rich moisture and deep autumn flavor, making this cake extra special.
- Mix dry ingredients separately before adding to wet ingredients to prevent flour clumping.
- Check cake doneness by gently pressing the center; it should spring back and not leave an indentation.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent glaze from melting and sliding off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg