Stephenson's Apple Cake

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Does anyone else remember eating at Stephenson's Apple Farm? If so, you might recall their delicious apple cake. A friend shared this recipe that a neighbor gave her years ago which came from Les Stephenson himself. I made the cake over the weekend and it was every bit as good as I remembered! If you are looking for a way to use up some apples, you might like to try it.

Prep Time25

Cook Time55

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple, cake, stephenson's

Servings: people

Calories: 617kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for Stephenson’s Apple Cake
For the Apple Cake:
2 cups sugar
1 cup real butter
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 cups diced apples peeled and cored
1 cup walnuts optional, diced
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese softened
1 stick real butter softened
2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

FOR THE CAKE BATTER:
Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the lemon juice, until everything is well combined.
Incorporate Apples and Walnuts:
Fold in the diced apples and walnuts (if you like them). The apples will give the cake its moisture and flavor, and the walnuts add a nice crunch, although I often leave them out for a simpler version.
Bake the Apple Cake:
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 325°F or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
FOR THE FROSTING:
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing until fluffy and light.
Frost and Serve:
Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake. Slice it into squares or bars and enjoy a taste of history with every bite.

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