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Classic Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Brown Sugar Caramel Glaze

Close-up of a sliced apple dapple cake drizzled generously with thick caramel sauce.
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Bake a moist apple dapple cake featuring fresh apples, warm spices, and a rich brown sugar caramel glaze. This recipe yields a tender cake perfect for autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped apples and pecans, if using.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and let it boil for exactly one minute. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  9. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, poke holes all over the top surface using a skewer or fork.
  10. Slowly pour the hot glaze evenly over the entire surface of the hot cake.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast.
  • If you do not have a tube pan, a 9×13 inch pan works well; reduce the baking time slightly, checking at 45 minutes.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.

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