Description
Creamy cheesecake meets classic apple cake in this irresistible autumn dessert. Warm spices and rich cream cheese swirl together, creating a dessert that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 3 cups (about 1 ¼ pounds / 567 grams) peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Fuji)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) unsweetened applesauce
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup (100 grams) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Wet Ingredients and Dairy:
- 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) canola oil
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) regular or light cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter (4 tablespoons, softened)
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (110 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 4 tabl
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed until silky smooth. Incorporate egg, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract, mixing just until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Thoroughly grease a 14-cup (3.3 liters) Bundt pan, then dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the apple cake batter by whisking together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and applesauce, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Fold chopped apples and pecans into the cake batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer approximately two-thirds of the apple cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom surface.
- Carefully spoon the cream cheese filling over the initial cake layer, leaving a one-inch border around the pan’s edges to prevent overflow.
- Cover the cream cheese layer with the remaining apple cake batter, ensuring complete coverage and a smooth top.
- Gently tap the filled Bundt pan against the countertop to eliminate any trapped air bubbles within the layers.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 75 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool inside the pan on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cake from the Bundt pan and transfer to the wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by combining brown sugar, butter, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture approaches a boil.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate confectioners’ sugar, whisking until the glaze reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to naturally cascade down the sides.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the glaze for added texture and visual appeal.
- Store leftover cake slices in the refrigerator. Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for a few minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with this irresistible cheesecake-filled apple cake that combines creamy richness with warm autumn spices.
- Perfectly balanced layers of tender apple cake and silky cream cheese create a luxurious dessert that’s both impressive and comforting.
- Achieve bakery-quality results by carefully layering batters and allowing each component to shine through in every delectable bite.
- Master the art of creating smooth cream cheese filling that nestles beautifully between spiced apple cake layers without sinking or separating.
- Enhance flavor complexity by incorporating a variety of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice that complement the sweet apple and tangy cream cheese.
- Store cake strategically to maintain its incredible texture, letting slices come to room temperature to unlock maximum flavor potential.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 785 kcal
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 92 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 123 mg