Apple Dapple Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Apple Dapple Cake! A moist, tender cake bursting with juicy apples and topped with a rich, caramel-like frosting. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply a delightful treat for yourself. This family-favorite recipe is guaranteed to become a new classic.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 564.1 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Apple Dapple Cake

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 cups peeled and diced apples
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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How to Make Apple Dapple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 large eggs, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and ¼ cup milk.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 ½ minutes, stirring constantly.
  10. Remove from heat and let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

29g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Dapple Cake?

Apple Dapple Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Dapple Cake?

Apple Dapple Cake has approximately 564.1 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 50 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Dapple Cake?

The key ingredients for Apple Dapple Cake are Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Pecans, Tart Apples, Plain Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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