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Ultimate Moist Apple Dapple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

Close-up of a slice cut from a bundt-style apple dapple cake covered in thick caramel sauce.
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Make this incredibly moist and spiced apple cake featuring fresh apples throughout and topped with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze.

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 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 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 aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of 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, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter for the glaze over medium heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup brown sugar for the glaze. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  10. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, immediately pour the hot glaze evenly over the entire surface of the hot cake.
  11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly tart apples for the best texture and flavor contrast.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • The glaze sets as it cools, so apply it immediately after removing the cake from the oven.

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