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Best Apple Cake

Best Apple Cake with Cozy Caramel Drizzle Delight

Enjoy the Best Apple Cake with cozy caramel drizzle, a delightful dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder no substitute recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda no substitute recommended
  • 1 teaspoon salt can use sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon can substitute with pumpkin spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg omit if not available
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used for a richer taste
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar can substitute with additional granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs can use flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt or sour cream can replace with buttermilk or non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract omit if unavailable
  • 3 cups apples (mix of sweet and tart) recommended types include Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) omit for a nut-free version
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce for drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or bundt cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Sifter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or bundt cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss with cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar, if desired.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for 2-3 minutes. Stir in yogurt or sour cream.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Carefully fold in the apple slices and chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor balance. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the texture tender.

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