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Best Apple Dapple Cake with Easy Caramel Glaze

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This incredibly moist and tender apple dapple cake features grated apples that melt into the batter, topped with a simple caramel glaze that soaks into every bite. Perfect for fall gatherings, it’s a simple yet special dessert that tastes like a hug.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or any neutral oil)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (pure)
  • 3 cups peeled and grated apples (about 3 medium apples, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray, then dust lightly with flour. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in grated apples and chopped nuts (if using) with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed. Batter will be loose and wet.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and fold gently until just combined. A few streaks of flour are okay. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Top should be golden brown and edges pulling away from pan.
  7. While cake bakes, make caramel glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and cream, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  8. As soon as cake comes out of oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer or toothpick. Pour warm caramel glaze over hot cake, spreading gently with a spatula if needed. Let cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter. Use room temperature eggs. Grate apples on the large holes of a box grater and do not squeeze out the juice. Poking holes in the warm cake before glazing allows the caramel to soak in. Let cake cool at least 20 minutes before slicing. Cake tastes even better the next day. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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