Description
Apple Dapple Cake is a moist and flavorful spiced apple cake topped with a rich, creamy brown sugar frosting. This classic dessert combines tender chunks of apples folded into a thick cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced batter, baked to perfection and finished with a warm buttery glaze that seeps deliciously into every slice.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 4 cups apples (peeled and chopped into ½-inch chunks)
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. This dry mixture will provide the spiced base for your cake.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Then, beat in the vanilla extract and add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. The batter will become very thick, which is expected for this recipe.
- Fold in Apples: Using a sturdy wooden spoon, gently fold the peeled and chopped apples into the thick batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Frost the Cake: Pour the warm frosting evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the surface and add rich flavor.
- Serve: Once frosted, slice the cake into portions and serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- For the best texture, use tart apples like Granny Smith that hold their shape during baking.
- Ensure the frosting is warm but not boiling when pouring over the cake to achieve a perfect glaze consistency.
- This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat slices gently before serving to enjoy the frosting’s gooey texture.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with a mild-flavored oil like canola if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Apple cake, spiced cake, cinnamon apple cake, brown sugar frosting, fall dessert, apple dapple cake
