When the crispness of autumn fills the air, there's nothing quite like a slice of homemade Apple Dapple Cake to warm your heart and home. This delightful dessert combines the sweet and tart flavors of fresh apples with the rich warmth of cinnamon and a luscious caramel topping. The balance of sweetness and tartness from the apples creates a perfect harmony that is both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 4 medium apples)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
½ cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then mix in the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Gradually stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring.
Drizzle the warm cake with caramel sauce before serving.
