Apple Walnut Cake with Cider Sauce
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Apple Walnut Cake drizzled in a luscious Cider Sauce. Perfectly moist and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake features tender bites of fresh apples and crunchy walnuts, creating a delightful texture in every slice. The magic truly shines with the rich and buttery cider sauce, made from real apple cider and a touch of cream, which adds a warm, caramelized finish to this autumn-inspired dessert. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this seasonal treat is ideal for holiday gatherings or as a comforting weeknight indulgence. Serve it warm for maximum decadence, and let the sweet, tangy cider embrace each bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup apple cider
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Stir in the applesauce and buttermilk until just combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake cools slightly, make the cider sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, butter, and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Once the cake has cooled for 10-15 minutes, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
Pour the warm cider sauce over the cake or serve it on the side for drizzling.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.8 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.6 g | 583% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 835 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 2869 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 707.4 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 480.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2149 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
