Apple Butter Cake Recipes Easy
This Apple Butter Cake is warm, spiced, and effortlessly homemade — the perfect cozy dessert for any season. Inspired by family baking traditions, it’s tender, moist, and filled with rich apple flavor that captures the heart of fall.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- 8-inch baking pan
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round or square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add apple butter, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or top with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
For extra fall flair, top your Apple Butter Cake with caramel drizzle or chopped toasted pecans. This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.