Try this Apple Cake Recipe and don't miss the cream cheese frosting! (2024)

FAQs

Can you cover a cake with cream cheese frosting? ›

Spread a thin coat of cream cheese frosting around the cake to fully cover the cake layers. Smooth using a large offset spatula, then chill the cake in the fridge (10 minutes) or freezer (5 minutes) until the frosting is firm to the touch.

This apple cake recipe is very moist and loaded with fresh apples, so you'll want to keep it in the fridge or it will go bad quickly.

Why Did My Apple Cake Fall Apart? There are two main reasons why an apple cake would fall apart: (1) it was simply too warm when you were trying to cut and serve it or (2) you used too many/the wrong kind of apple.

If your buttercream frosting has split that will be due to it being too hot or too cold. The same goes for your cream cheese frosting, except cream cheese frosting will split much quicker if overbeaten. If it is too hot or too cool you can help matters by cooling or warming the mixture gently.

Though we prefer to leave cake on the counter, where it stays tender and moist, if it's made with cream cheese frosting (or almost any other kind of frosting), chances are it will need to be refrigerated.

For a (16-ounce) tub of frosting, anywhere from ½ cup to 1 cup of crunchy additions will do the trick. Toasted nuts, coconut flakes, chocolate chips or chunks, halvah, and toffee will all add a fun new dimension of flavor. Stir in chopped up canned pineapple or fresh berries for an extra fruity kick.

When storing a cake overnight, you need to cover your cake fully to prevent any air and store it at the right temperature. To do this, you can easily wrap your cake in foil or plastic wrap, and place it in an airtight container. Make sure to keep your cake in the refrigerator overnight.

Apple Dump Cake is the very best fresh from the oven but can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Allow the dump cake to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerated Apple Dump Cake is good for 3-4 days.

It is quite large, so if you want to keep yourself from being tempted to eat too much, you could cut the cake into quarters and freeze some for another time. Wrapped tightly, it will freeze well for 3 months. Defrost the cake fully before serving and warm it through in a low oven or a microwave if you like.

A fully baked apple cake should be golden brown and may start to pull away from the sides of the pan slightly. Knife Test: Similar to the toothpick test, you can insert a thin knife into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

How do you moisten a dry apple cake? ›

The most common cake soak is simple syrup, equal parts sugar and water cooked until the sugar is dissolved. This added bit of liquid and sweetness help make the cake more moist, and stay moist longer. Professional bakers also use a milk soak, which is milk or cream dabbed onto the cake.

An equal ratio of butter to cream cheese yields a super smooth, spreadable frosting, while still maintaining the distinctive tangy flavor.

Cream Cheese Frosting Is Perfect For Spiced Cakes And Breads

It's also, of course, the perfect frosting and filling for your red velvet cupcakes and cakes. However, its softer consistency can make it less stable and more difficult to work with when it comes to piping.

Overbeating cream cheese frosting can make it too runny. When all the sugar is incorporated into the frosting, don't beat it for much longer to avoid overbeating.

-Buttercream and frostings can do wonders to an uneven cake and cover flaws, but it's always a good idea to build a stable foundation. This will make the covering much easier, and you will end up with a more even cake.

Because it is less dense and tangier than buttercream, this form of frosting is an excellent substitute for cakes that must be consumed immediately after being frosted. Cream cheese frosting goes great with a red velvet cake, chocolate cake, or carrot cake.

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It smooths easily for a finish as crisp as fondant and is sturdy enough to weather warmer temperatures.