Glazed Apple Cake
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned glazed apple cake featuring fresh diced apples and a rich, sweet caramel-like sauce poured hot over the warm cake. Perfect for serving with afternoon coffee or as a comforting after-dinner treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 40 mins | None | 9 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 8-inch square baking dish
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Apples | diced and peeled |
| 1 cup | Sugar | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1 cup | Flour | sifted |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon | |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Soda | |
| 1/2 cup | Nuts | chopped |
Sauce Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 1/2 cup | White Sugar | |
| 2 tbsp | Flour | |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | |
| 1 cup | Water | |
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Cake Batter
- Mix 2 cups diced peeled apples with 1 cup sugar, let stand until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add 1 egg and beat well.
- Sift together dry ingredients (1 cup sifted flour, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp baking soda) and add to the apple mixture.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts and stir to combine.
Step 2: Baking
- Pour the batter into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 3: Making the Sauce and Glazing
- In a saucepan, cook 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 tbsp flour, and 1 cup water together until clear.
- Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup butter and 1 tsp vanilla, stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the hot sauce over the warm cake while the sauce is still hot.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The cake can be baked ahead of time and warmed slightly before pouring the freshly prepared hot sauce over the top.
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