Best 5 Apple Dapple Cake Southern Living Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Apple Dapple Cake, a Southern classic that combines the sweet tang of apples with a moist, tender cake. This iconic dessert, originating from the kitchens of Southern Living, is a nostalgic treat that has captured the hearts of many. With its simple yet elegant presentation, featuring a golden-brown crust adorned with apple pieces, Apple Dapple Cake promises a delightful experience in every bite.

The article presents a collection of Apple Dapple Cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. The featured recipes include a traditional Southern-style Apple Dapple Cake, a gluten-free variation for those with dietary restrictions, and a mouthwatering Caramel Apple Dapple Cake that elevates the dessert with a rich caramel sauce. Additionally, the article provides a vegan Apple Dapple Cake recipe, catering to those seeking plant-based options, and a delightful Apple Dapple Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping, adding an extra layer of texture and flavor. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a treat that will transport you to the heart of Southern comfort food.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE DAPPLE CAKE



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Provided by A Family Feast

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Shortening and flour to prepare a 9X13 pan * see note
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
3 whole eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large Granny Smith apples (about 1 ¾ pound)
1 cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place rack in upper third of the oven.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl then sift a second time.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix vegetable oil with both sugars until well mixed.
  • With mixer running, add one egg at a time and once mixed, add vanilla and mix and scrape the bowl.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients with mixer running on low. Scrape the bowl again and mix.
  • Peel, core and cut the apples into bite sized pieces and fold into the batter.
  • Fold the walnuts into the batter then spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in top third of the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, put all glaze ingredients into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Boil and stir with a wooden spoon continuously for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and pour over the top of the warm cake.
  • Cool the cake or serve warm by cutting into 12 pieces (3 rows X 4 rows).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 640 calories, Sugar 44.4 g, Sodium 224.8 mg, Fat 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg

AUNTIE'S APPLE CAKE



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Come autumn, Southerners love an apple dessert, no matter which form it takes. You'll see farmers' market apples filling everything from warm and gooey apple cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on top to a towering apple stack cake with sweet, sticky filling. But you really can't beat a classic apple cake-and Auntie's Apple Cake is certainly one for the recipe box. This traditional recipe for easy apple cake has everything you need: fresh apples, a pecan-studded spiced batter, and a heavenly praline-like frosting. Everyone will swoon when served a slice for dessert, but this cake works just as well as a brunch treat (paired with a cup of coffee!) or as a sweet snack with afternoon tea. Like most fresh apple cakes, it actually tastes better after a day or two. For this recipe, any baking apple will do; but we suggest using pink lady, granny smith, or honeycrisp apples. Get a taste of a Southern fall-favorite dessert when serving up Auntie's Apple Cake this season. Ice cream optional!

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 (10-in.) cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
3 large eggs
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for pan
3 cups diced peeled apples (from 3 medium apples)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
Chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed about 1 minute. Stir together baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and 2 1/2 cups of the flour in a separate bowl; gradually add to egg mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
  • Stir together apples, pecans, and remaining 1/2 cup flour in a bowl; fold mixture into batter. Spoon batter into prepared tube pan. Bake in preheated oven a until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool until just warm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the Frosting: Cook brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium, stirring often, until mixture comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (240˚F), about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk until slightly thickened, abut 1 minute.
  • Drizzle Frosting over warm Cake. If desired, garnish with chopped pecans.

APPLE DAPPLE CAKE



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This recipe delivers a moist and flavorful cake studded with apple chunks, raisins, coconut, and walnuts.

Provided by IRENED

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups diced apple without peel
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Combine oil, butter or margarine, and sugar together. Beat well with a mixer. Add eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in apples, coconut, raisins, and walnuts. Pour batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 90 minutes. Remove cake from oven. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, and then remove from pan.
  • If desired, make glaze. In a small saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Bring mixture to boil, and stir for 1 minute. Pour over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 303.1 mg, Sugar 42 g

APPLE DAPPLE CAKE



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This is the best apple cake that I have ever eaten. It is so amazing!!! My mom has been making it for as long as I can remember. I made it for work one time and everybody that I worked with absolutely loved it. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by alimel_01

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups cooking oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups grated apples
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Mix oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together.
  • Sift the plain flour, salt, soda, & cinnamon together and then add to the wet mixture.
  • Fold in the pecans and apples last.
  • Mix by hand as batter is very stiff.
  • Bake in a greased & floured 13x9 pan at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
  • To make topping: Mix the brown sugar, milk & margarine and bring to a boil on the stove. Boil for 3 minutes.
  • Punch holes in the cake with a wooden spoon and then pour the topping over the cake.
  • Allow the cake to sit until cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8682, Fat 517.8, SaturatedFat 71.6, Cholesterol 643, Sodium 4986, Carbohydrate 975, Fiber 30.8, Sugar 657.9, Protein 71.7

APPLE DAPPLE CAKE



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An apple lover's cake for sure!! Very moist with a carmel-like frosting. Great for serving guests and for family celebrations. This recipe has been used frequently by my relatives.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups tart apples, chopped
3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and mix with sugar, oil and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, salt and baking soda and add to egg mixture.
  • Fold in apples and pecans. Pour into greased and floured tube cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • For Frosting: Bring brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil. Boil only 2 1/2 minutes. Cool and spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 54.6, Sodium 303.5, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 42.4, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • To ensure your cake has an evenly distributed, moist crumb, cream the butter and sugar until they are light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender cake.
  • For a more intense apple flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn. Each variety offers a unique flavor and texture that will enhance the overall taste of the cake.
  • To prevent the apples from sinking to the bottom of the cake, toss them with a mixture of flour and cinnamon before adding them to the batter. This will help them stay suspended in the batter and evenly distribute their flavor throughout the cake.
  • For a perfectly golden-brown crust, brush the top of the cake with melted butter before baking. This will help the cake develop a beautiful color and a crispy crust.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. This will give the flavors time to meld and will make the cake easier to slice and serve.

Conclusion:

Apple Dapple Cake, with its moist, flavorful crumb and delectable apple filling, is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a family gathering, a holiday party, or simply as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to be a hit. Its combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions makes it a great choice for bakers of all skill levels, and its delicious taste will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, if you're looking for a delightful dessert that is both easy to make and sure to impress, give Apple Dapple Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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