Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the dish |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1 cup light brown sugar |
3 eggs |
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the dish |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into a 1/2-inch dice |
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans |
2 1/4 vanilla extract |
caramel glaze (optional) |
vanilla ice cream (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325° F.
2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the butter and the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. The batter should be very thick. Stir in the apples, pecans, and vanilla. Scrape the batter into a buttered and floured 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for at least 10 minutes while you make the Caramel Glaze, if using.
3. With a spatula, loosen the sides of the cake. If you want to remove it from the pan, invert it onto a baking sheet, then invert it again, right-side up, onto a platter. With a toothpick or fork, poke holes all over the surface. Pour on the warm sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream, if desired.
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