Apple Dapple Cake
This apple dapple cake is the perfect late summer or fall dessert. Filled with fresh apples and a delicious glaze, everyone is sure to love it.
Apple Dapple Cake
Looking for a perfect treat that's easy to make and absolutely tasty?
Try out this Apple Dapple Cake! It’s a moist and flavorful cake packed with fresh apples and spices, and then topped with a sweet and creamy frosting.
It is truly a great cake if you like apples. I made this for my Dad's birthday last year and it was a hit with the whole extended family.
This cake is ideal for any occasion - whether you're having friends over, bringing a dessert to a potluck, or just wanting something sweet to enjoy at home.
It's especially great during the fall when apples are in season, but honestly, it's so good you'll want to make it year-round.
Ingredients for Apple Dapple Cake
All-purpose flour:
Baking soda: This helps the cake rise, so make sure it's fresh for the best results.
Seasonings: Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. These spices give the cake its signature warm flavor. Feel free to adjust the quantities based on your preference.
Vegetable oil: Adds moisture to the cake.
Granulated sugar & Brown sugar: Using both provides a nice balance of sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor from the brown sugar.
Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract is preferred, but artificial vanilla flavor can be used if needed.
Eggs: Bring them out of the fridge about a half hour before using to let them come to room temperature.
Apples: Use a variety that holds up well during baking like Granny Smith for tartness or Golden Delicious for a sweeter cake.
Butter: For the frosting, make sure to pull out of the fridge to allow time for it to come to room temperature.
Heavy cream: This adds richness to the frosting.
More Granulated sugar & Brown sugar for Frosting: Similar to the cake, using both types of sugar in the frosting creates a great depth of flavor.
How to Make Apple Dapple Cake
Start by pre-heating your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl and whisk together your flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bit of salt. Set aside.
Next, in a large mixing bowl, mix your vegetable oil, the white sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer.
Then add the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
Slowly add your flour mixture into your batter, a little bit at a time. Mix just until the flour is all incorporated.
Gently fold your apples into the batter.
Once the apples are added, spread the batter evenly in your greased baking pan.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes in the pre-heated oven or until you can stick a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean.
While your cake is in the oven baking, make the frosting.
Add all the frosting ingredients into a medium saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Stir constantly until it starts to simmer.
Turn off the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
After the cake is done and while still warm (but not hot), pour the frosting all over the top.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Apple Dapple Cake
Here are some tips and tricks to make the best cake and save you some time.
Quick Mixing: If you're in a rush, mix your dry ingredients the night before and keep them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. That way, when you're ready to bake, you just have to mix them with your wet ingredients.
Speedy Cleanup: Line your baking pan with parchment paper letting some hang over the edges. When your cake is done, you can just lift it out.
Mix It Up: Try using different kinds of apples for different tastes. Some apples are sweeter, and some are more tart.
Check It Early: Ovens can be tricky. Start checking your cake about 5-10 minutes before it's supposed to be done just to make sure you don't overcook it.
Cool It: Let your cake cool for a bit before you pour the frosting. If it's too hot, the frosting might melt too much and get too thin.
How to Store Leftovers
To store this apple cake for later, after the cake has cooled down completely, transfer it to an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap.
You can store the cake on the counter for about 3 days.
If you'd like to store it for longer, you can put it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
What to Serve with Apple Dapple Cake
Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of a slice of Apple Dapple Cake.
Vanilla Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over a warm piece of apple cake creates a classic flavor combo that's hard to resist.
Salted Caramel Ice Cream: For a twist on traditional pairings, serve with salted caramel ice cream.
Hot Cider: Offering a mug of hot cider alongside the cake for a cozy treat.
Coffee or Tea: Serve with coffee or a warm cup of tea.
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Apple Dapple Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 4 cups apples peeled and chopped into ½-inch chunks
Frosting:
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in the vanilla and the eggs one at a time.1 ½ cups vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 large eggs
- Add the dry mixture a little at a time, mixing well between each addition. Note: the batter will be very thick.
- Using a sturdy wooden spoon, fold the apples into the batter.4 cups apples
- Spread into the prepared 9x13-inch pan and bake at 325F for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the frosting. Add all the ingredients for the frosting to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from the and cool for 5 minutes.⅓ cup butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour the frosting over the cake while it’s still warm.
- Slice the cake and serve.
I made it today using parchment paper for easy cleanup. This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and delicious…a perfect fall dessert ( or anytime of the year) Everyone loved it!