Description
Sweet apple dapple cake weaves comfort and nostalgia into each delightful slice. Homemade goodness combines classic ingredients with heartwarming Southern charm, promising pure happiness for hungry dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 ml) apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine sugar and oil in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended, then incorporate eggs and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Gently incorporate chopped apples and walnuts into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and free of wet batter.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and milk to the melted butter, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil and simmering for 2 minutes.
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, pour the hot glaze evenly over the surface.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving, enabling the glaze to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and better cake texture.
- Chop apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent baking.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent sinking in the batter.
- Replace walnuts with pecans or almonds for different flavor profiles or nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg