Fuji Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon, apple brandy, or rum (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 medium Fuji or Gala apples (13 to 14 ounces total), peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans (about 6 ounces)

  • Frosting:
    • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • 3 cups powdered sugar (measured, then sifted)
    • Coarsely chopped toasted pecans (for garnish)

    • Special equipment: 2 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides

    Description

    Why Fujis? This Not-too-sugary Cake (inspired By Carrot Cake) Is Best When Made With Fairly Sweet Apples. Plus, It's Important To Choose An...

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