Spiced Apple Dapple Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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4 cups apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
→ Glaze
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1/3 cup butter
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1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs, incorporating one egg at a time.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. The batter will be thick.
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With a sturdy wooden spoon, fold the chopped apples evenly into the batter.
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Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 325°F, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
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While baking, prepare the glaze. Combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Pour the warm glaze over the still-warm cake. Slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Granny Smith apples are recommended for their tartness and firm texture. Any firm, tart baking apple will perform excellently.
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For added crunch, fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts along with the apples if desired.
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Store covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.