Description
Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This moist, spiced apple cake is topped with a rich brown sugar glaze, offering a sweet and comforting experience. Ideal for family gatherings or as a cozy treat at home, every slice delivers an explosion of warm flavors and inviting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples; toss them in cinnamon and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined. Gently fold in the apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar and heavy cream until bubbly. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg