Chunky Apple Spice Cake With Vanilla Butter Sauce Recipe
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Yield: 1 9-inch cake
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Pumpkin pie spice | 1/2 tsp |
| Allspice | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Apples, peeled and diced | 2 |
| Chopped walnuts | 1/2 cup |
| Raisins (optional) | 1/2 cup |
Vanilla Butter Sauce Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Heavy whipping cream | 1 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tbsp |
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 4944.2
- Total Fat: 278.4g
- Saturated Fat: 151.4g
- Cholesterol: 1023.1mg
- Sodium: 3107.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 583.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.6g
- Sugars: 460.1g
- Protein: 40.4g
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Pan: Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
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Make Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until just blended.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating until well blended.
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Add Apples and Nuts:
- Stir in the diced apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Remove the cake from the oven and cool it on a wire rack.
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Prepare Vanilla Butter Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, heavy whipping cream, and light brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
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Serve:
- Cut the cake into slices and serve warm, drizzled generously with the vanilla butter sauce.
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Storage:
- Cake: The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage. Thaw and warm in the oven before serving.
- Sauce: The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Warm gently before serving.
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Tips:
- Make an extra cake to freeze for later enjoyment.
- Double the sauce recipe if you prefer more for each serving.
- Prepare both the cake and sauce ahead of time and warm them before serving for a convenient dessert option.
Enjoy this delicious Chunky Apple Spice Cake with Vanilla Butter Sauce, perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with homemade goodness!
