Description
Classic apple dapple cake blends sweet nostalgia with Southern comfort. Home bakers can savor warm spices and caramelized apple goodness that delights family gatherings with simple, rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Caramel Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and generously coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk together oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate container until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to create a consistent batter without overmixing.
- Gently fold chopped apples and optional nuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully cooked.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the caramel glaze by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add milk and brown sugar to the melted butter, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Allow the glaze to boil for exactly 2 minutes, then immediately remove from heat.
- Once the cake is out of the oven, drizzle the warm caramel glaze evenly over the surface.
- Let the cake cool completely, allowing the glaze to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Enhance apple flavor by using a mix of tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for complex taste profiles.
- Toast nuts briefly before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty aroma and provide a crunchier texture.
- Prevent apple pieces from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter.
- Customize the cake for dietary needs by substituting vegetable oil with applesauce or using gluten-free flour blend for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 216 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg