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Apple Dapple Cake with Warm Caramel Glaze

A slice cut from a bundt-style apple dapple cake, heavily drizzled with thick caramel sauce and topped with pecans.
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This recipe makes a moist, spiced apple cake filled with fresh apples and pecans, finished with a rich, warm caramel glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups peeled, chopped apples (about 3 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup butter (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  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 chopped apples and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter. Dot the surface with small pieces of the remaining 1/2 cup of butter.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the milk and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  9. Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk.
  10. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke holes all over the top surface using a fork or skewer. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the hot cake. Let the cake cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith 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.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.

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