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Apple Walnut Spice Cake

Published: Oct 14, 2018 · Modified: Apr 27, 2020 by Colleen 42 Comments

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Apple Walnut Spice Cake is a sweet and delicious way to celebrate apple season.

An apple bundt cake drizzled with caramel sauce on a white cake stand

At this time of year, I love to make use of fresh, local apples, like in this Apple Chicken Stew, or Roasted Beet & Apple Salad, but baking with apples is my favourite. Last season, I made Apple Cheddar Muffins with Rosemary, which was amazing.

How Can We Have Local Apples Any Time of Year?

Local apples are available all year round. This is because, after harvest, many of them are kept in what is called controlled atmosphere storage. In controlled atmosphere storage, apples are kept in a sealed room where the temperature, oxygen levels, and humidity are controlled to keep the apples at the peak of freshness. The apples are kept in peak freshness, then accessed throughout the year according to the market demand.

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Apple Harvest Time

Although it is, indeed, a great thing to be able to eat a fresh, local apple in February, there's nothing better than fresh-picked apples at harvest time. Depending on the variety, harvest time for apples is mostly in the fall. It's a perfect autumn experience to bite into a cold, crisp apple, picked from the tree in October.

Cake on a plate, with Apples

Fun Facts About Apples

  • There are 7500 different varieties of apples that grow throughout the world.
  • Apples are a member of the rose family.
  • " Bobbing for apples" is possible because apples are made up of 25% air, so they float.
  • The science of apple growing is called Pomology.
  • The Law of Gravity was born from an apple falling from a tree on Sir Isaac Newton's head

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Apple Nutrition

The old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" isn't far off the mark. A medium apple has about 80 calories, almost zero fat, and no sodium or cholesterol. Apples are very high in fibre, and rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. They are good sources of Vitamin C, B Vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorous. Find out why all of these are good for you here: Apples: Health Benefits, Research, and Facts.

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About this Apple Walnut Spice Cake

This Apple Walnut Spice Cake is easy to make. And, it's full of apple goodness, the crunch of toasted walnuts, and warm fall spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. An optional caramel glaze adds a perfect finishing touch, especially when poured over the still-warm cake. It soaks into the cake, adding a delicious caramel apple flavour. You will love the way your kitchen smells while this cake is baking, too. I used a bundt pan for this cake, but any cake pan will work. A slice of this scrumptious apple cake is perfect for an afternoon coffee break or a lunchbox treat.

 

 

Recipe

Apple Walnut Spice Cake

Apple Walnut Spice Cake

A delicious apple cake with a crunch from toasted walnuts and warm fall spices, and an optional caramel glaze.
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Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Baking
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups flour all purpose
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped and toasted

Caramel Glaze

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by spraying with cooking spray. 
  • Peel, core and dice apples. There should be around 2 cups when diced
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a bowl using an electric hand mixer, add eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat at low speed about 1 minute.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
  • Add dry ingredient mixture to the egg mixture, and using a spoon, stir until combined. 
  • Stir in apples and walnuts.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan
  • Bake in center of oven 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack and pour caramel glaze over the cake, if using. Allow to cool completely

Caramel Glaze

  • In a glass bowl, melt butter in the microwave, about 30 seconds
  • Whisk in brown sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth
  • Return to the microwave and heat on high about 2 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved
  • Whisk again and allow to cool

Notes

*To toast walnuts, preheat oven to 350°. Spread chopped walnuts on a baking sheet and bake in center of oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before using in the recipe. (This can be done while assembling the batter)
*I used a non stick bundt pan, but, to be on the safe side,  I still sprayed lightly with vegetable oil spray, because there are so many nooks & crannies. If your pan is not a non stick one, you may want to also flour the pan after spraying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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Apple Walnut Spice Cake

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  1. JR

    April 23, 2022 at 6:11 pm

    I made this. Did not peel apples. Used 9x13 or larger pan. Toasted walnuts in iron fry pan while I chopped other ingredients. Greatest! 5 stars ⭐️

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 23, 2022 at 6:20 pm

      JR, thank you so much for your feedback on this delicious apple walnut cake. So happy it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  2. Terri

    October 27, 2018 at 8:46 am

    Mmmmm... there are few things that are better than apples and walnuts! This looks so delicious! And I love your 'fun facts about apples'. I didn't know most of them! The fact about apples being a member of the rose family surprised me the most!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 27, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Terri, I think that rose family fact surprised me the most, too!

      Reply
  3. Marisa

    October 26, 2018 at 5:22 am

    What a scrumptious looking apple cake Colleen and when it’s choke-full of Apple goodness I’m in!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 26, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Thanks Marisa. It's a perfect fall treat!

      Reply
  4. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

    October 26, 2018 at 2:21 am

    I definitely eat an apple a day! One of my favourite on the go snacks. Also love adding them to salads and desserts. And speaking of desserts, this cake sounds wonderful. Love the pairing of apple with walnut!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 26, 2018 at 9:38 am

      I'm with you, Leanne, I always eat an apple a day. This cake really is wonderful!

      Reply
  5. Cathy

    October 24, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    This cake looks delicious! It would be perfect with coffee on a fall afternoon.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 24, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      Hi Cathy, I think that is just the most perfect way to enjoy this yummy cake!

      Reply
  6. Denise from Urb’n’Spice

    October 23, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    I cannot get enough of apples right now and we are so lucky to have such a variety available to us, aren’t we, Colleen? I love the inspiration of your lovely Apple Walnut Spice cake recipe - it sounds incredible! I learned some great fun facts too! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome post and 5 star recipe with us!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 24, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Denise, I agree! We are so lucky! I love the fall and this one has been glorious. Apples are one of the best parts, and I think you'll love this cake.

      Reply
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