Apple Butter Cake Roll is a tender, spiced sponge cake filled with smooth apple butter and a light cream filling, rolled up into a pretty spiral. It’s a cozy dessert with all the flavors of fall — cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple — perfect for holidays or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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3 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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⅔ cup apple butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons apple butter
For Dusting:
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Powdered sugar (for rolling and topping)
Cooking Time
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Cook time: 12 minutes
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Chill time: 1 hour
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Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving
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Serves 8
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. -
Make the Cake Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add apple butter and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. -
Bake the Cake:
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. -
Roll the Cake:
While warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert the cake onto the towel, peel off parchment paper, and gently roll the cake with the towel starting from the short end. Cool completely on a wire rack. -
Prepare the Filling:
Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in the apple butter until smooth. -
Assemble the Roll:
Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly over the surface. Re-roll the cake (without the towel), then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing. -
Serve:
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips
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Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracks.
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For a richer flavor, spread a thin extra layer of apple butter before adding the cream filling.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition (per slice)
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Calories: 285
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Carbohydrates: 36g
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Protein: 5g
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Fat: 14g
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Sugar: 27g
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Fiber: 1g
Apple Butter Cake Roll brings the warmth of spiced apples wrapped in a soft, creamy swirl — a comforting dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
