Description
Rich apple dapple cake celebrates classic Southern desserts with a moist, caramel-glazed delight. Homemade comfort shines through each slice, promising sweet memories for hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (300 g) apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients and Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped nuts (optional)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat the bundt pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Using an electric mixer, blend oil and sugar until smooth and creamy, creating a uniform base for the cake mixture.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the oil-sugar mixture, beating until the texture becomes light and airy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cake texture.
- Delicately fold diced apples and chopped nuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it smoothly and ensuring an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- 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, simmering the mixture for approximately 2 minutes until it becomes a smooth, glossy sauce.
- Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, remove it from the pan and drizzle the warm glaze generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Ensure apples are fresh and crisp for maximum flavor and texture in the cake.
- Use a neutral oil like vegetable or canola to keep the cake moist without overpowering apple taste.
- Chop nuts finely to distribute evenly and prevent large chunks disrupting cake’s smooth texture.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance, checking cake’s doneness around 50-minute mark to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 752 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg