Apple Dapple Cake: Absolutely Delicious!
Apple Dapple Cake is one of those wonderfully old-fashioned desserts that doesn’t need layers, fancy decorating, or even a cake plate to make an impression. Packed with fresh apples and pecans and finished with a warm, buttery brown sugar frosting, it falls somewhere between an apple cake and a sticky caramel dessert—and that is a very good place to be.
Apple Dapple Cake is rustic, easy and even better served warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and I certainly won’t tell anyone.
Ingredients
3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1½ cups cooking oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups apples, chopped (Cosmic or Granny Smith)
1 cup pecans, chopped
Frosting
¼ cup salted butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray.
Mix or sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Use a hand mixer to blend ingredients well.
Add flour mixture in 3 batches. The batter will be thick.
Fold in apples and pecans.
Spread in a 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake for 55 minutes.
15 minutes before cake is done, prepare frosting. On stove top, add butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool slightly.
Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool on rack for 5 minutes before pouring frosting on cake.
Food Fairy Tips
Choose an apple with some personality. Granny Smith gives the cake a tart contract, while Cosmic Crisp provides a sweeter flavor while still holding up during baking. You can also use a combination of the two.
Serve warm for the best flavor. Cake will last at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate to last longer.
Avoid big chunks of apples.
This cake will freeze well in individual slices in a container.
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