Apple Pudding Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pudding Cake

• 3 medium apples (about 3 cups), peeled and diced
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for apples) + ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping) + ½ cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
• Egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for cake) + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (for cake) + ½ cup chopped walnuts (for topping)
• ¾ cup raisins (for cake) + ½ cup raisins (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake) + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter

How to Make Apple Pudding Cake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. Peel and dice 3 medium apples (about 3 cups). In a large bowl, combine the diced apples with 1 cup granulated sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve and the apples to release their juices.
3. Add 2 large eggs to the apple mixture and whisk until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts, ¾ cup raisins, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
8. **Prepare the topping:** In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes clear (about 5-7 minutes).
10. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup chopped walnuts, and ½ cup raisins until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
11. Pour the warm topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
12. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!