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Apple Dapple Cake

A sweet, nutty, and slightly tart dessert that combines apples and caramel, perfect for sharing and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups canola oil
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream For caramel topping
Fruits and Toppings
  • 4 cups peeled, cored, and diced Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided in half 1/2 cup for the batter, 1/2 cup for topping
  • 13.4 ounces dulce de leche caramel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Generously spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with Baker’s Joy or a generic version. Set it aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, apple pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat canola oil, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until combined.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each.
  3. Add vanilla extract and beat for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on medium-low speed until fully combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Baking
  1. Spread batter into prepared dish and bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 30 minutes.
  3. Let the cake cool completely.
Caramel Topping
  1. Heat dulce de leche in the microwave until loose.
  2. Whisk in heavy cream until combined and smooth.
  3. Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with remaining pecans.
  4. Slice into twelve 2x3-inch pieces.

Notes

Serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, additional warm caramel, and toasted pecans. Best enjoyed with friends.