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Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Buttery Brown Sugar Glaze

A golden loaf of apple dapple cake topped with caramelized apples and nuts, dripping with rich caramel sauce.
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Make this classic, old-fashioned apple dapple cake. It features fresh diced apples, warm spices, and a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that keeps the cake moist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 3 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 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 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts, if using.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  8. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly one minute.
  9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  10. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, poke holes all over the top surface using a skewer or fork.
  11. Pour the hot glaze evenly over the entire surface of the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
  12. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly 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, but reduce the baking time slightly.
  • For an extra moist cake, pour half the glaze over the cake immediately after baking, and the remaining half after the cake has cooled for 15 minutes.

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