Spice Apple Bars

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

When I saw this recipe in Katie’s blog in the fall, I knew I’d have to make it. And boy are we glad I did. These might be one of my favorite things I’ve ever baked. Definitely in the top 10. One of hubby’s coworkers said he would do any amount of manual labor we asked of him if I made a batch of these for him.

Apple Spice bars – from Katie
2 c. plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp allspice
small pinch ground cloves
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 apples, cored and diced (a little less than 2 c.) – I used Macintosh apples
cinnamon sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 9×13 pan with foil and baking spray (I doubled the recipe and used one 9×13 and one 8×8 pan because I wanted them to be thicker).

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Whisk to combine well and set aside.

In bowl of stand mixer, combine sugars and butter and beat on medium high until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well to combine. Add vanilla extract and beat to combine.

Turn mixer on slow and fold in flour mixture a little at a time until just combined. Fold in apples.

Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan and sprinkle top generously with cinnamon sugar.

Place in oven and bake until cooked through, when top slightly bounces back to the touch, about 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing from pan, cutting and serving. Bars will be very soft.

Bars and Brownies, Dessert

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19 Responses to “Chocolate Overdose Cake”

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yumventures — February 1, 2010 at 2:05 pm

This looks just plain amazing…and I’m not even a huge chocolate fan! The different textures must be delectable — good thing Valentine’s Day is coming up =)
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Jelli Bean — February 1, 2010 at 2:22 pm

This looks like my favorite cake I’ve never tried. Yum! After reading the directions, it seems like you could reduce the prep time by simply preparing the brownie batter first and setting it aside while prepping the cake batter, and then baking them at the same time. Either way, I am putting this on my “MUSTS!” list. Thanks for sharing.
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Jade — February 1, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Wow!! That looks amazing. It would make a great chocolage indulgence for Valentine’s Day.
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Katie — February 1, 2010 at 3:54 pm

WOW! That looks amazing! I love the filling. I’m starring to try for sure. Chocolate cake is always a big winner with guests. 🙂
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kitchen koala — February 1, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Mmmm….chocolate! Looks fantastic 🙂
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Memória — February 1, 2010 at 6:56 pm

Man, this cake is serious stuff!! I would love some of that! Thanks for all the tips on how to make it more efficiently.
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oneordinaryday — February 1, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Wow.
That is one amazing way to celebrate.
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The Methods Guy — February 2, 2010 at 3:34 am

OMG That looks awesome. I wish I could take it out of the computer screen and eat it right now!!!
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Ingrid — February 2, 2010 at 3:41 am

While I’m not a chocolate cake fan I have to say that is one delicious and impressive looking cake! Definitely makes wish I was into chocolate. 🙂
~ingrid
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Tasteandshare — February 4, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Did anyone count the calories? 😉

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I really feel hungry!

Cheers,

Carsten
tasteandshare.com
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gloof
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laurasrecipecollection — February 4, 2010 at 6:17 pm

Talk about death by chocolate! That looks incredible!
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nutmegnanny — February 4, 2010 at 6:42 pm

This is such a beautiful cake! I really want to give it a whirl. A lot of chocolate but totally worth it!
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ashley — February 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm

omg. this looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. can i get a piece right now please?!
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mycupcake — February 5, 2010 at 3:23 pm

wow. that looks amazing
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ButterYum — February 6, 2010 at 1:27 am

Looks absolutely fabulous. Really wonderful photos too!

So glad I stumbled upon your blog.

🙂
ButterYum
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Mansi — February 9, 2010 at 12:10 am

beautiful cake! one can never be tired of Chocolate! and those strawberries steal the show!:)

Yummy! that would’ve have been a perfect finger food! love the cheesy texture:)

this would be perfect for the Valentine day giveaway I’m hosting on my blog. would be great if you could participate!

http://www.funandfoodcafe.com/2010/02/valentine-super-bowl-recipe-carnival.html
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Chris — February 10, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Is a cake like this even legal? This is going to be a most special addition in the KOL round up. Thanks for participating, Jen!
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Talita — February 25, 2010 at 11:18 pm

Wow!! Just the way the CHocorango likes! Kinda perfect!
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Erin O. — November 14, 2010 at 7:20 pm

When I made this, I almost went into a chocolate coma. But it was totally worth it!!!