Apple Butter Spice Cake

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This is a very good and moist cake recipe I received from my grandmother years ago. It makes a nice addition to any dinner table.

Submitted by shirley
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Topping:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup apple butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 eggs, room temperature

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.

  2. Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans.

  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  4. Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the butter mixture before adding the next. Add apple butter, vanilla, and wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.

  5. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the topping. Pour remaining batter into pan and top with the rest of the topping.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
16g Fat
61g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 336mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 132mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.