Apple Spice Cake(Fehrur cake)

In the Signature Style of Chef Muassab Pasha

1. Definition

Apple Spice Cake is a moist, warmly spiced cake made with caramelized apples, brown sugar, and aromatic spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The apples are lightly cooked before baking, enhancing their sweetness and creating a soft, rich texture inside the cake.

It is defined by:

• Moist and tender crumb
• Soft caramelized apple pieces
• Warm spice aroma
• Balanced sweetness
• Perfect tea-time texture

In the refined baking style of Chef Muassab Pasha, this cake represents comfort baking — rustic yet elegant, simple yet deeply flavorful.

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2. History

Apple-based cakes have long roots in European and American baking traditions, particularly in autumn harvest seasons when apples were abundant.

Spiced apple cakes became especially popular in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when home bakers commonly paired apples with cinnamon and nutmeg to create warm, comforting desserts.

Over time, variations developed, including caramel apple cakes and upside-down apple cakes. Today, apple spice cakes remain a classic seasonal favorite in bakeries and home kitchens worldwide.

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3. Recipe

9×13 Inch Pan

Preheat Oven to 170°C

Ingredients

Butter – 1 tbsp (14g)
Brown Sugar – 110g (½ cup packed)
Apples (peeled & chopped) – approx. 3 large

Eggs – 2 large
Oil – 165g (¾ cup)
Granulated Sugar – 200g (1 cup)
Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp

All-Purpose Flour – 240g (2 cups)
Cinnamon Powder – ½ tsp
Nutmeg Powder – ¼ tsp
Ginger Powder – ¼ tsp
Baking Soda – ½ tsp
Baking Powder – 1 tsp
Salt – ½ tsp

Method

• Preheat oven to 170°C and grease a 9×13 inch pan.

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped apples and brown sugar. Cook for 7–10 minutes until slightly softened and caramelized. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

• In a separate bowl, beat eggs and oil until well combined. Add this mixture to the apple mixture and mix well.

• In another bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

• Add the dry ingredients into the apple mixture and gently fold using a spatula (cut-and-fold method). Do not overmix.

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface.

• Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Allow to cool before slicing.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve with tea or coffee.
Pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting, fresh cream.

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Storage

Room Temperature:
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigeration:
Up to 5 days.

Freezing:
Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month.