Fresh Apple Cake with Sweetened Butter Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Fresh Apple Cake with Sweetened Butter Sauce, a moist and tender dessert bursting with juicy apples and a whisper of cinnamon spice. This easy-to-make cake combines the rustic charm of fresh, chopped apples and the crunch of optional pecans or walnuts, creating a perfectly textured treat. What sets this recipe apart is the luscious sweetened butter sauce, made with rich brown sugar, heavy cream, and velvety butter, drizzled generously over each slice for an irresistible finish. Perfect for gatherings or as a cozy weeknight dessert, this apple cake is a seasonal showstopper that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve warm to fully savor its decadent, buttery goodness!
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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
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples and pecans or walnuts (if using). The batter will be thick and chunky.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the sweetened butter sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, drizzled generously with the sweetened butter sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 3% | |
*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.
