AuthorFatimaDifficultyIntermediateIndulge in the essence of autumn with this luscious cake, brimming with spiced apple goodness. Every bite is a harmonious blend of buttery cake and tender apple chunks, all crowned with a rich, caramel-like brown sugar drizzle. A true celebration of the season's flavors!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk them together and set aside.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice. Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined. The batter will be thick. Gently stir in the apple chunks.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 33-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Allow the cake to cool slightly, then slice into squares. Serve warm, drizzled with the caramelized brown sugar sauce and a sprinkle of optional pecans.
In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it bubble for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Pro Tips:
- For a balanced apple flavor, consider using a mix of tart and sweet apple varieties like Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Gala.
- If the brown sugar sauce begins to crystallize upon cooling, simply reheat it in the microwave until it bubbles, then whisk well before serving.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk them together and set aside.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice. Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined. The batter will be thick. Gently stir in the apple chunks.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 33-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Allow the cake to cool slightly, then slice into squares. Serve warm, drizzled with the caramelized brown sugar sauce and a sprinkle of optional pecans.
In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it bubble for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract.