Chunky Apple Spice Cake With Vanilla Butter Sauce Recipe 🍏🍰

Description:

This Chunky Apple Spice Cake with Vanilla Butter Sauce is not just good—it’s REALLY GOOD. With the infusion of real vanilla extract, the flavor is simply amazing. This dessert is so irresistible that I’ve had a friend who couldn’t resist picking at her entire meal just because she knew I was serving this cake for dessert. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive holiday celebration. Plus, it’s kid-friendly, making it a hit with the whole family! 🎉

Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 412.3 per serving
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 69 reviews)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

For the Vanilla Butter Sauce:

1/2 cup butter
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Prepare Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar for about 5 minutes until creamy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until just blended. Set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, salt, and baking powder.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the sugar mixture, beating until well blended.
Add Apples and Nuts: Stir in the chopped apples, walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed in the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Prepare Vanilla Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the butter, whipping cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Serve: Serve the warm cake slices with a drizzle of the Vanilla Butter Sauce on top.

Do-ahead Suggestion:

Both the cake and sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated separately the day before. Simply warm the cake in the oven and the sauce on the stovetop before serving to enjoy them at their best!

Indulge in the heavenly combination of moist apple spice cake and rich vanilla butter sauce, and let the warm, comforting flavors tantalize your taste buds. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a cozy evening at home, this Chunky Apple Spice Cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 🍎✨