Spiced Apple Butter Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of apple butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 0.25 cups of brown sugar, mixing until well blended.

Add 0.5 cups of vegetable oil and 2 large eggs to the mixture, whisking until smooth.

In a separate bowl, sift together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoons of ground nutmeg, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the maple cream cheese frosting by beating together 8 ounces of cream cheese, 0.25 cups of unsalted butter, 0.5 cups of powdered sugar, and 0.5 tablespoons of pure maple syrup until creamy and smooth.

Once the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread the maple cream cheese frosting generously over the top of the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor. Slice and serve to enjoy the warm, comforting flavors that will surely bring smiles to your friends and family.