This Apple Spice Cake has a soft, tender crumb, plenty of fresh diced apples, and warm, cozy spices. I also brown the butter to give it a rich, nutty flavor that makes this homemade cake taste extra special! It takes me right back to apple-picking season in New England, when fall baking was one of my favorite family traditions. I bake it in a simple 9×13-inch pan, which makes 15 generous slices and needs nothing more than a dusting of powdered sugar. Beyond all the sweet nostalgia, this apple spice cake is also incredibly budget-friendly, costing just $0.67 per slice (or $10.05 for the whole cake) to make completely from scratch!

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