Gooey Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Gooey Apple Cake, a Relish Magazine favorite! This recipe delivers a moist, tender cake with a luscious, sweet-and-tart topping that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for fall baking or any time you crave a comforting treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 452.5 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Gooey Apple Cake

  • 8 tablespoons (105g) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Tart Apples
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Gooey Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 5 tablespoons (65g) unsalted butter and 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir in 2 cups (250g) peeled and chopped apples and ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts.
  6. The batter will be thick. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the topping: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk.
  9. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  11. Pour the warm topping evenly over the hot cake immediately after removing it from the oven.
  12. Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

43g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gooey Apple Cake?

Gooey Apple Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gooey Apple Cake?

Gooey Apple Cake has approximately 452.5 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gooey Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Gooey Apple Cake are Butter, Sugar, Egg, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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