The Ultimate Glazed Apple Sheet Cake Recipe: A Fall Favorite! 
Page 1: Introduction, Ingredients, and Cake Preparation
Welcome to the ultimate guide for baking a truly spectacular, moist, and perfectly spiced Glazed Apple Sheet Cake! This recipe is a showstopper, featuring tender chunks of apple baked into a buttery cake base and topped with a luscious, sweet glaze that truly takes it over the top. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday desserts, or simply a cozy afternoon treat. 
This sheet cake is not just easy to make; it’s designed to feed a crowd, making it the ideal potluck or family dinner dessert. Forget those dry, flavorless apple cakes—this one is guaranteed to be a hit! 
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Apple Sheet Cake 
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Flour Power: $2\frac{1}{2}$ cups All-Purpose Flour
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Sweetness: $1\frac{1}{2}$ cups Granulated Sugar
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Leavening: $1$ tablespoon Baking Powder, $1$ teaspoon Baking Soda, $1$ teaspoon Salt
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Spice Blend: $2$ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon, $1$ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (or $2\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoons Apple Pie Spice for ease!
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Fat: $1$ cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
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Moisture & Structure: $3$ large Eggs
, $1$ cup Buttermilk (or milk with 1 Tbsp vinegar/lemon juice, let stand 5 mins) 
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The Star: $4$ cups Diced Apples, peeled and cored (about $4-5$ medium apples). Granny Smith and Honeycrisp blend works wonders!
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Flavor Boost: $1$ tablespoon Vanilla Extract
For the Brown Sugar Glaze 
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Sweet Base: $1$ cup Powdered Sugar (Icing Sugar)
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Richness: $2$ tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
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Depth of Flavor: $2$ tablespoons Brown Sugar, packed
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Liquid: $2-3$ tablespoons Milk (adjust for desired consistency)
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A Hint of Spice: $\frac{1}{4}$ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
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Extra Zing: $\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
