Unforgettable Apple Desserts

These unforgettable apple desserts will go perfectly with the Unforgettable Baked Apple Turkey with Trimmings menu I previously published. Whether it's for a holiday dinner or an apple themed dinner party, these desserts are sure to be a hit!

Unforgettable Apple Pie Cake

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups diced apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup brown sugar
3 eggs


In a sauce pan, cook 1 ½ cups diced apples in 2 tablespoons butter on medium heat, until tender. Add ¼ cup brown sugar. Cook on low heat for an additional ten minutes. Stirring frequently, then remove from heat and allow to cool.

In a small bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon baking soda.

In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup butter with ½ teaspoon vanilla on medium speed for one minute. Add the three eggs, ½ cup of milk, and the ½ teaspoons of cinnamon and allspice. Beat until all of the ingredients are well mixed. Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture, continuing to mix ingredients as they are added. Beat on high speed for two minutes.

By hand, stir in the cooked apples to the final mixture. Stir for an additional minute.

Pour batter into greased baking pan(s). Use two eight inch round cake pans or one 13x9x2 inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes for round pans or 30 to 35 minutes for square pan. Check actual timing by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. Cool on a wire rack.

This cake may be served with or without frosting. See directions below for cream cheese frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

2 3-ounce packages cream cheese
½ cup softened butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 ½ to 5 cups sifted powdered sugar


In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Slowly add two cups of powdered sugar, beating mixture continually.