Description

This Apple Dapple Cake is a nostalgic, old-fashioned dessert. It’s packed with fresh apples, warm spices, and a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that soaks into the cake for an ultra-moist finish. With a tender crumb and a caramel-like flavor, this cake is perfect for fall baking or any time you want a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat. It gets better with time, making it ideal for sharing or preparing in advance.

Ingredients

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3 cups peeled and chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the glaze:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat until well blended, then stir in the vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the chopped apples and nuts if using. The batter will be thick.
Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by combining brown sugar, butter, milk, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
While the cake is still warm, slowly spoon or pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to soak in and drip down the sides.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Apple Dapple Cake tastes even better the next day as the glaze soaks into the crumb.
Store covered at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
You can use a variety of apples for a mix of tart and sweet flavors.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg