Saucy Apple Swirl Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this Saucy Apple Swirl Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines tender chunks of caramelized apples, a fluffy cinnamon-spiced cake, and a luxurious drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Made with a moist, buttery batter and a homemade apple compote, this recipe balances the sweetness of brown sugar and apples with a touch of warming nutmeg. The swirling technique creates a beautiful marbled design, making every slice as eye-catching as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings, a casual dessert, or even a special brunch treat, this cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of coffee. Ready in just over an hour, this irresistible apple cake will fill your kitchen with heavenly aromas and delight any crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a round cake pan, and set it aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth, but do not overmix.
In a small saucepan, prepare the apple compote by combining the diced apples, brown sugar, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spoon half of the cooked apple compote over the batter, swirling it gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Add the remaining cake batter on top, and repeat the swirl process with the rest of the apple compote.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, drizzle the top of the cake with warm caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 202.5 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.6 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1058 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 2640 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 786.1 g | 286% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 516.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 633 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1788 mg | 38% | |
*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.
