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Best Apple Cake Recipe

This apple cake recipe is a family favorite, perfected over years of baking! Get ready for a moist, incredibly dense cake with a delightful caramel flavor that will leave you wanting more. This isn't your average apple cake; it's a showstopper! The secret? A rich caramel sauce that seeps into the cake, keeping it moist and adding a touch of irresistible sweetness. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 634.4 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.3 (219 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Best Apple Cake

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How to Make Best Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup apple juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar, 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, and ¼ cup heavy cream.
  10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted, the sugar is dissolved, and the sauce is bubbly.
  11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce evenly over the cake while it's still slightly warm, allowing it to soak in for extra moisture and flavor.
  13. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

223g

Fat

36g

Carbs

27g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Desserts Fruit Kid Friendly Cakes Dietary Apples 4 Hours Or Less