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Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

A square slice of moist apple dapple cake topped with chunks of apple and rich caramel sauce dripping down the sides.
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Make this classic, moist apple dapple cake, packed with fresh apples and warm spices, and top it with a rich brown sugar glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • For the Glaze: 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons milk
  • For the Glaze: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apples and pecans, if using.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a 9×13 pan, baking time may be closer to 40 minutes.
  9. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 tablespoons milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture simmers. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  10. Once the cake is removed from the oven, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Place a cooling rack over a large sheet of parchment paper (to catch drips). Invert the cake onto the rack.
  12. Immediately pour the warm brown sugar glaze evenly over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra moist apple cake recipe, use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • If you skip the pecans, consider this a simple apple coffee cake base.
  • This cake pairs well with meal planning for fall gatherings.

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