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Apple Dapple Cake Recipe

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Apple Dapple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring a spiced apple-laden batter topped with a rich, creamy buttercream frosting. This classic comfort cake bakes to perfection in a 9×13-inch pan and is finished with a warm, luscious frosting poured over the top, making it a perfect treat for fall or any time you crave homemade apple goodness.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 cups apples (peeled and chopped into ½-inch chunks)

Frosting

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Then, add the vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. The batter will be very thick, which is expected for this recipe.
  5. Fold in apples: Using a sturdy wooden spoon, gently fold the peeled and chopped apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
  6. Bake the cake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  8. Frost the cake: Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, pour the prepared frosting evenly over the top, allowing it to soak in and add extra moisture and sweetness.
  9. Serve: Slice the cake into portions and serve warm or at room temperature for a comforting dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced tartness against the sweetness of the cake.
  • Ensure apples are peeled and cut into uniform ½-inch chunks for even distribution and baking.
  • The batter will appear very thick; this is normal due to the apple content and dry ingredients.
  • Letting the frosting cool slightly before pouring prevents it from running off the cake entirely.
  • Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Keywords: Apple cake, Spiced apple cake, Classic apple dapple cake, Fall dessert, Moist apple cake

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