William Tell's Never-Miss Apple Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2013 by lgrl8

This recipe is moist and delicious. Even people who claimed they didn't like carrot cake tried - and liked - this one!

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2013 by castlek

Yummy!! Doubled the frosting...I love frosting. Also left out nuts due to allergy concerns. Received many compliments at church potluck.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2013 by NevadaRose

This was really good - especially the glaze! Very moist, easy to mix up and wonderful taste - definitely a keeper.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2013 by ckweber

Very moist and not to sweet. had to bake it about 5 min longer than recipe called for.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2012 by pferry56

Best apple cake ever

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by KeSal

Disappointed after the effort that was put into this cake. I thought this cake would be much better than it was after the reviews. It did taste a little better on day 2. I have had many other apple cakes that taste much better than this one.

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by graywolf312

Very moist and very flavorful. As always it is best on the second day.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2012 by kitgarlady

Wonderful flavor and so moist. Worth the extra time to make. Everyone asked for the recipe.

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by StaceyLM

I was hesitant to try this since I'm not a baker but it turned out great and now my husband requests it for his birthday cake. So moist and delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2012 by susie3hess

loved loved loved this cake,i didnt have carrots or nuts so i subituted more apples! super moist and yummy! just went apple picking today so tomorrow il make more to freeze for the holidays!purfect with a cup of coffee.

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2012 by floridahomemaker

EXCELLENT cross between carrot and apple cake. Nice and moist. Had a little trouble

disbributing cream cheese filling evenly.

Definitely a make again recipe

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2012 by sammy139

This was one of the best cakes I have tried in a long time.I will make this one alot.The only thing I did different was no pecans in the cake.You should all try this cake if you want something so good. You cant stop eating it. Thanks for the recipe!

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2012 by gracejkwm

Awesome/Yummy/Superb

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2012 by Difference

Fabulous recipe; a little work to make but worth every minute!!!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2012 by Roelene

I had some apples that were getting soft and needed to use. This was the perfect recipe for it.

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by Ainsley

Very moist with a good texture

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by jjackieo

Was very good. The icing I cooked too long so turned to sugar. Will make for a Senior Church lunch bunch.

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by curlygirly_88

This rich cake melts in your mouth!

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by navywife01

friends family everyone loved this cake

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by MARYVANCEFRAME

THIS CAKE IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! WONDERFUL RECIPE. I HAVE MADE IT TWICE IN THE LAST TWO DAYS!

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by tiffanypaddock

This cake was amazing!!! Great flavor and super moist!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by ceceforg

This cake is delicious - not too sweet but very tasty. I used Granny smith apples.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by shinigami

This cake is wonderful! I made it to try it out and shared some with family and co-workers. I ended up making it twice more on request for parties. I used fat free cream cheese and substituted applesauce for half the oil. With the applesauce substitution it did take around 5 minutes or so longer to bake. The applesauce made it nice & moist and made the flavor pop a little more. Everyone agreed that the substitution made it even better.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by simply delicious

This cake is ideal!! It is well recommended and I would do it again ...

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by MuffieSuz

Absolutely delicious and beautiful presentation. A winner!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by strabue

This tasted delicious, but you would be ill advised to eat two slices, or even one, because two slices would be about 1200 calorie. For a person on a 1400 calorie diet (like the Comfort Food Diet) that would be nearly a days worth of calories, mostly from fat and sugar. A great thing to make occasionally, but eating just one piece a week could set you back if your were trying to lose weight.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by enemyluck

Would it be possible to substitute low fat cream cheese for the regular kind? i don't have any regular kind cream cheese in my house.

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by ceceforg

Delicious!!! I have had several requests to make it again. I used Granny Smith apples

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by cazdazraz

I thought this cake would be much better than it was after the reviews. It did taste a little better on day 2. I have had many other apple cakes that taste much better than this one. The whole family was disappointed.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by marybethholm

Hands down, this is the most delicious cake I made in 2011. When someone asks me for the recipe, I know it's a keeper.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by toledopride

I made this cake for the first time for our church bazaar. As it was cooling on the table, I turned to make the glaze. When I turned around to get the cake, my dog had jumped on the chair and took a huge hunk our of the side of the cake. What to d0??? I tasted the part that was left and it was soooo good, I made another one for the church. It was one of the first items sold.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by Danilou1954

Our favorite. I'm making it again for another birthday! People always talk about this cake. They think I'm a great baker thanks to you. Keep them coming!

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by antmare

I made this cake for a party where there were loads of desserts. My cake was the talk of the night. Everybody loved it. Worried that I might not get it out of the pan I buttered the fluted pan liberally. The cake came right out. Will definitely make this again.

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by ginadg

made for Thanksgiving great recipe!!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by patch33

This is now in my top 10 of cakes. Great cake!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by frimi

i baked it for my family for thanksgiving it was a big hit very easy to follow comes out perfect each time thank you

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by ChristySatfield

This cake is easy to make but labor-intensive; lots of chopping and peeling. I suggest you make it the day before you plan to serve it, because it is delicious after it has set awhile.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by dkj9876

GREAT!! Easy and fancy enough to show off. The cream cheese filling is great. I added crushed pineapples and put in my spice cake.. What a wonderful find

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by colleyho

Very good, moist, easy recipe to make. I forgot the pecans and it didn't really matter. Would be great either way. Also I was out of vegetable oil so I substituted applesauce cup for cup. Very good.

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by time2cook

Yum! Takes a little time to shred carrots and chop apples, but well worth the effort. I agree with several others, it would be just as good without the cream cheese filling or icing, but both are good with the cake.

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by geome

I missed a beat on prep., total sugar should have been no more than 1 cup. The taste was so sweet that the apples were not noticed. I would like to try again with only 3/4 cup sugar in batter. That may even be too much. Why would so much sugar be required when the recipes apples?

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by susanvicari

Delicious

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by cherylj6548

My whole family loved this cake. It was moist and tasty. I will definitely make the cake again and I have passed on the recipe to my sister.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by lehewj

this cake was so moist and tasty... love it love it and so did my husband and brother and daughter etc

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by Vincie

I tried this cake last week, just as the recipe was written. It was absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this to anyone.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by HomestyleCook

This cake was DELICIOUS! It was moist and tasty, next time I want to use walnuts instead of pecans. :) I got thumbs up from others that tried it!

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by ssekeres

the cake is so good it doesn't need the cream cheese filling. really delicious and 3 cups of fruit & veg! going to try applesauce for some of oil next time.

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by Mizgoodie

I have made many apple cakes before and I can't actually say this one is on the top of my list to make again. There was very little flavor. It was moist enough but it definitely is a "heavy" cake. I would also opt for a cream cheese icing as well with the pecans.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by chascocountry

Wonderfully good! East to make. I left the nuts out, personal choice. I used Golden Delicious apples. I also replaced vanilla extract with maple extract in cooked frosting, great smell in the house!! This will be one of our regulars!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by ceceforg

There's only two of us so I shared some with family and everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by lobes

this was REALLY good! Only thing I'll be careful with next time is the cream cheese layer, I didn't get it in the middle.

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by kmurchison

This recipe was just okay. It taste good but after sitting for a day it got very soggy.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by cottagebarbie

I forgot to add that I replaced the pecans with walnuts and went from a half a cup to a cup. It is good with the pecans but in my opinion, the walnuts just do the trick!

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by cottagebarbie

I have to tell you... I was a little "apple-d" out and then I found this recipe. I made this recipe and could not believe how good this cake is. It is moist, loaded with apples and the extra touch of cream cheese just brings it over the top. On top of that, the caramel icing is just perfect. This recipe has replaced every fall cake recipe I have and I intend to make them for Christmas gifts this year. You definitely will not go wrong with this cake! Outstanding!

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by EmTurner

This was a hit with my teenage boys and their friends!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by blueberryqueen

I have this recipe from a former Women's World and make it to sell at Farmer's Market where it is a BIG hit. have had people come from several miles to get it after hearing about it. It is delicious and always a quick sell out.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by cbory4

First, let me ask-why are people rating the recipe before they even try it??? It doesnt help anyone to rate how it looks. Make it, then rate it!!! That being said...

I have several apple cake recipes tat I alike, and this one rates right ip with the others. The cream cheese filling takes it over the top. It was very moist and I did not find it to be oily. I did not make the icing based on other reviewers saying it was too sweet. I have to agree that it was perfect by itself. Thanks for a great recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by calvincancook

loved it! Used a light spray of nonstick cooking spray in the bundt pan and everything came out perfect. Plan to make again soon. My new fave.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by ljjustice

I've made this cake several times and have yet to be disappointed. Delicious!!!!! The first time I made it for a group of ladies who raved over it. Hubby was sorry to see it go out the door so I made one later for him. I added coconut as someone suggested and he loved it. We have apple trees so I was happy to come across such a great recipe. I love, love, love the flavor and how moist it is. If you need more flavor try adding a touch of cloves or other spice.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by tammydunn

Delicious cake! Cream cheese filling is fantastic and the icing is fantastic. Like previous reviews warn, it does set up fast, so be careful. Also, I wouldn't advise using a fancy bundt pan, as my cake didn't come out easily at all. A plain pan would work much better for getting the cake out of this pan.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by curvedweller

Can't wait to make this cake! It reads really delicious....you're imagination will run wild!!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by parkaveultra

This sounded good so I thought i'd make it for a funeral at our church. It stuck to the pan when I went to flip it to the cooling rack..complete disaster! Fell apart. I tasted the scraps that fell and it was way to oily tasting..and not much flavor. So disappointing.

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by mamacita51

I do not know...do not see recipe

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by michellekay6

Nummy apple cake. Love the cream cheese inside

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by LEXILUVS2COOK

very nice cake yumalishhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by Coryskitchen

Love this cake. Super moist and delicious. I plan to skip the icing next time.This cake is perfect on it's own, the icing almost seems too sweet.

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by elshtobito

Delicious

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by redcow

Made the cake a couple of days ago---very moist and not as "clumpy" as usual apple cake I make. I liked the frosting---only I got interuped when I was making it and the frosting set up on me. I added more milk some I could drizzle. Will make it again. My husband kept "tasting" it and the 2 of us didn't need any more so I gave the other half to family.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by alanda

after all the good reviews, i was expecting more,,,it was very moist but not much flavor,,, and the cream cheese layer wasnt all that good,,,,, but the frosting was amazing!

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2011 by marydee17

HEALTHIER VERSION - This cake is an excellent fall treat! I made a couple changes to make it just a little healthier [although it's hard to say a sugary cake is "healthy"! - but that's not the point to eating it, now is it?! :o)] Instead of 1 cup canola oil, I used 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. I also used Philadelphia 1/3 less fat Cream Cheese. Even with these changes, this is an excellent apple cake!

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by kasmar

Made this for work and everyone said it was one of the best cakes they had ever tasted. Super moist and delicious! I added a bit more powdered sugar to the frosting as I like it a little thicker.

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by Jenniv729

amazing cake must try this recipe

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by Jenniv729

amazing cake must try this recipe

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by jalewis

I made this cake for company. All enjoyed. Will make again. I doubled the praline icing and won't do that again. it made it to sweet

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by Holmescsh

Great cake, not too sweet.

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by cindyjax

I haven't made this yet but can not wait to try it, especially after reading all the wonderful reviews!

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by imashutterbug

AWESOME cake! I have made apple cakes before, but never one like this. The addition of the carrots helps keep it moist and the cream cheese layer gives it a different twist. Definitely will make again!

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by gouldleslie

Absoluetly agree with everyone else...the cream cheese filling just takes it to another level. Even if you did deleted this step the cake is moist and delicious!!!

Reviewed on May. 30, 2011 by 10sChick

So moist, so elegant and SO delicious!! Don't skip the icing on this one. It definitely seals the deal as a favorite!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by royella

I agree with everybody. This is one of the best cakes that I have ever baked. The icing does set up pretty fast. A good tip is putting the icing in a glass measuring cup and it is much easier to drizzle on the cake.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2011 by Margielou_wa

I have made many apple cake recipes, but this one beats them all. I like the carrot added to the apples. It makes a very special cake.

Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2011 by dbishop1

One word for this cake ... AWESOME!!!! I have made this cake three times now. It's very easy for a scratch cake and everyone loves it. Great flavors, extremely moist and melts in your mouth! A real keeper! The icing tip from the other reviewer is right on; don't dally putting on the icing as it sets up very quickly; the pecans won't stick and will just fall off ... do it quickly and it works perfect!

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by cajeanjean

Delicious. Received rave reviews from family. Would definitely make again, although I might omit the cream cheese layer.

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by katieleigh3508

I took this cake to a potluck and it was gobbled up because it presents so well. I thought the cake was good but not exceptional; I ate my whole piece but wouldn't have gone back for seconds.

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by Catherine M

I thought my husband was going to eat the whole cake by himself! This is definitely our favorite recipe for apple cake; my husband really likes coconut, so I mix it right into the caramel frosting.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2010 by altaam

Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! My new favorite cake! A very moist, flavor rich cake.

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2010 by niesgirl

Delicious - moist. Add the icing QUICKLY because it sets up REALLY fast. We dallied and ending up having to press the pecans into the already hardened icing. YUMMY!