Soaking a cake in liquor or syrup is an old concept. Bake a standard cake, like this golden one, and when it's done, pour enough sweetened, butter-laden alcohol over the top to really saturate it. The result is strong and juicy and makes frosting superfluous.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h
Yield About 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan with butter, or butter and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan. Put apples in a blender or food processor and purée; remove and set aside.
- In food processor, combine 1 1/2 sticks butter (12 tablespoons) with 1 1/2 cups sugar and pulse until combined. With motor running, add eggs one at a time. Add apple purée and process until just combined.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add about a third of flour mixture to apple mixture in food processor. Then, with motor running, add about half of milk; add another third of flour, followed by rest of milk, then finally last of the flour. Process until batter just evens out.
- Turn batter into prepared pan and bake until middle is set (your fingers should leave only a small indentation when you gently press cake), 45 to 50 minutes. When done, cool in pan for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine 1 cup liquor in a small pot with remaining butter and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then pour over cake; let it sit for at least an hour before serving. (For Bundt, let it sit for an hour, then unmold). Store at room temperature, covered with waxed paper, for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 478, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 185 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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joanna Kukiriza
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.
Dennis Williams
[email protected]This cake is so sweet and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
alex nishan
[email protected]I'm obsessed with apple cake, and this recipe is my favorite. I've made it countless times and it's always perfect.
Dibbo Dey
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bourbon glaze is the key to its deliciousness.
Mr. Mohsin Aleem
[email protected]This was my first time making an apple cake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Jastin J556
[email protected]I made a few healthy substitutions to this recipe, such as using whole wheat flour and sugar-free applesauce. It was still delicious and satisfying.
Josef Vesely
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a boxed cake mix to save time, and it still came out delicious.
vampxentity
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I would use less sugar in the batter.
Blue Merlino
[email protected]I love apple cake, and this recipe did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again for my next potluck.
Marwan Alaa
[email protected]This apple cake was a hit with my family! The bourbon glaze added a delicious depth of flavor, and the apples were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.