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Classic Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

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You will love this incredibly moist Apple Dapple Cake, packed with fresh apples and warm spices, finished with a rich brown sugar glaze. It is an easy fall dessert perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup of milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apples and pecans, if using.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan(s).
  8. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 cup milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly one minute, then remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  10. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, poke holes all over the top surface using a fork or skewer.
  11. Pour the hot brown sugar glaze evenly over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra moist cake, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • If you are looking for simple meal planning ideas for fall gatherings, this cake pairs well with light main courses.
  • You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or omit nuts entirely.
  • This cake is a wonderful alternative to heavy desserts often found when researching best meal delivery services for holiday options.

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