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The Ultimate Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

Close-up of a slice cut from a bundt-style apple dapple cake, heavily drizzled with thick caramel sauce.
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Bake this incredibly moist and fluffy Apple Dapple Cake, packed with fresh apples and warm spices, then finish it with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze. This old-fashioned recipe is simple to make and perfect for fall baking.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps make your cake moist.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the diced fresh apples and optional chopped pecans into the batter.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
  8. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle this brown sugar glaze mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
  10. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast against the sweet glaze.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the heavy cream slightly or add a tablespoon of powdered sugar after baking.
  • This cake stays incredibly moist for several days when stored covered at room temperature.

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