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The Best Apple Dapple Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

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A tender, spiced apple cake with a tangy buttermilk glaze that soaks into every bite. This forgiving recipe is perfect for crowds and makes a comforting dessert that’s simple enough for a Tuesday but impressive enough for a dinner party.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 3 medium apples)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. Optionally line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and chop the apples into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. The batter will be thick.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  9. While the cake bakes, make the buttermilk glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, buttermilk, sugar, and baking soda. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  10. When the cake comes out of the oven, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Poke holes all over the top with a fork or skewer.
  11. Pour the warm buttermilk glaze over the warm cake, starting at the edges and working to the center. Let the cake cool completely before serving, at least 2 hours.

Notes

Don’t skip poking holes in the warm cake before pouring the glaze. Pour the glaze while both cake and glaze are warm for best absorption. The cake tastes even better on day two. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based buttermilk and vegan butter.

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