Fresh Apple Cake with Rum Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this Fresh Apple Cake with Rum Sauce, a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. Packed with tender chunks of fresh apples, a hint of cinnamon, and the option to add crunchy pecans or walnuts, this moist cake is a celebration of cozy, homemade goodness. The real showstopper, however, is the luscious rum sauce—crafted with butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and a splash of dark rum—that adds a rich, caramel-like finish to every slice. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and ready in under an hour, this easy apple dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings or a simple weeknight treat. Serve it warm with the sauce drizzled on top for a dessert experience that’s both rustic and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Fresh apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using). The batter will be thick.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the rum sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the brown sugar and swirl until it dissolves and starts to bubble, about 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark rum. Let the sauce cool slightly.
Serve slices of the apple cake drizzled with warm rum sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
