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The Ultimate Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Warm Caramel Glaze

A moist slice of apple dapple cake topped with thick caramel sauce, showing chunks of baked apple inside.
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Bake this moist, spiced apple cake loaded with fresh apples and pecans. Top it with a simple, warm caramel glaze for a classic fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped fresh apples (about 3 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or a 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 1 1/2 cups 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 until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped fresh apples and pecans, if using.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the sugar-spice topping evenly over the batter. Spread the remaining batter over the top. Sprinkle the remaining sugar-spice topping over the cake batter.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 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 heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  11. Pour the warm caramel glaze evenly over the warm cake. Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast.
  • If you do not have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or omit them entirely.
  • For a sheet cake, reduce the baking time slightly, checking for doneness around 40 minutes.

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