Description
A moist and flavorful apple dapple cake that’s perfect for fall gatherings. This cake is loaded with tart apples, warm spices, and crunchy nuts, topped with a sweet glaze for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups peeled and finely chopped tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, fold in apples and nuts. Pour into pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan, boil butter, milk, and brown sugar. Pour over the baked cake.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served warm or at room temperature.
- For added flavor, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- The cake stays moist for days, making it a great make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
