Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (310g)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (5g)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (1g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • 2 large eggs (100g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 3 cups Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (450g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (55g)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (15ml)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Dice apples into uniform 1/4-inch cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; gradually fold this into the butter mixture until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely. Whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Spread frosting over the cake before slicing.