Chunky Apple Spice Cake with Vanilla Butter Sauce
Sink your teeth into the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Chunky Apple Spice Cake with Vanilla Butter Sauce. Packed with sweet, tender chunks of fresh apples and the aromatic spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, this moist cake is the perfect dessert for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. A thick drizzle of luscious vanilla butter sauce takes this treat to the next level, adding a silky sweetness that complements the hearty texture of the cake. Whether topped with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or enjoyed plain, every bite is a delightful balance of sweetness, spice, and buttery richness. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make cake is a must-try for apple lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 cup Brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using). The batter will be thick.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the vanilla butter sauce by combining the butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
To serve, slice the cake into squares and drizzle warm vanilla butter sauce over each piece. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 180.3 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.6 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 747 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 2829 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 745.4 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 535.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*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.
