Buttermilk Cake and Brie Whipped Frosting with Spiced Apples

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3-4 large apples, about 5 cups chopped
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 8 ounces Brie cheese (soft variety), room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy cream, very cold
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Buttermilk Cake and Brie Whipped Frosting with Spiced Apples

  • Yield
    10 slices servings
  • Prep time
    00:45
  • Cook time
    00:45
  • Level
    Moderate

Sweet and crisp Honeycrisp apples are the star of this apple spice compote which tops a delicious homemade buttermilk cake and whipped Brie cheese frosting for one divine dessert. For those 21 and over, pair this recipe with Champagne or Moscato wine.

Directions

Place rack in center of oven, preheat oven 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 9 inch cake pan, using the grapeseed oil.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, grapeseed oil, vanilla extract, and eggs and whisk to combine. Pour buttermilk/oil mixture into flour. Using a spatula, gently combine, do not over mix. Pour batter into a lightly oiled 9 inch cake pan. Place in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven, and remove from cake pan. Allow to cool on a wire rack for minimum 1 hour before assembly.

While cake is baking, work on compote. Place chopped apples, salt, cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, salt, zest, and juice into a medium sauce pot. Bring to a light boil over medium heat, reduce heat to medium low, and allow simmer for 5 minutes covered. Uncover and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

For frosting, use a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Add brie and whip for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add heavy cream, and whip for 3 minutes, until medium-stiff peaks are formed. Add sugar and whip for 1 minute, until combined.

To assemble, place cooled cake on a large plate. Using a large spatula spread the frosting on the cake, just covering the top, not sides. Using a large ladle or spoon, scoop spiced apple compote on center of cake over frosting.

Serve with champagne or Moscato wine!

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

Calories: 516, Fat Content: 38 g, Protein Content: 10 g, Carbohydrate Content: 34 g, Fiber Content: 3 g, Sugar Content: 9 g, Cholesterol Content: 99 mg, Potassium Content: 216 mg, Sodium Content: 582 mg.