Chunky Apple Cake Recipe

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This tender, moist cake is full of old-fashioned comfort, and the yummy brown sugar sauce makes it special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. —Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California

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Chunky Apple Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-14 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
  • BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Stir in apples until well combined.
  • Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Originally published as Chunky Apple Cake in Taste of Home August/September 2006, p27

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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by LynneeB

Followed recipe as given. Wasn't baked long enough, raw! Too much spice overpowered apple taste. Family said lose

the recipe.


Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by hayport

So yummy and easy to make! Everyone loved it!


Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by RhonRiv

Love making seasonal cakes for the family ... they loved it ! Will be a keeper.


Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by Raygina

My family loves this cake. I make it at least twice a year.


Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by AmandaNel

So good! My husband almost ate half of it in one sitting! loved the sauce. i didnt have the cream so I used half and half then put a couple tablespoons of flour in it to thicken it up.


Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by Kayla Sue

I've been making this almost every year since is appeared in the TOH magazine. I remember how "wowed" we were at the first bite. I haven't met a person yet who didn't love this prize-winning chunky apple cake. It definitely is a fall-time favorite in this house! Mmmmmm good! And the sauce is so delish. :)


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by brulee1

This is the second time making it, the first time was when it came out as the Grand Prize winner in 2006. I don't change a thing and it's perfect! The amount of sauce is perfect with the cake, any more would make it too sweet. And some have said that the amount of nutmeg was a bit much, but I didn't think so, it's a matter of taste. I served it with a side of Butter Pecan ice cream. Wonderful.


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Angelique177

What a great recipe! I live in Washington State and I am always on the lookout for apple recipes. It turned out great the first time I made it. Thanks for sharing!


Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2011 by wildwoman71

<p>This is amazing!! I put a little more apple in it, and use Empire apples with peel on some. I too use a little less nutmeg, and double the sauce. Everyone loves it!  I also use 1 cup br. sugar instead of 2 cups white.</p>


Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by 5xamom

This was delicious! My one piece of advice would be to make sure you cook it long enough!! For us the 45 minutes was not long enough. It tasted fine raw, but better when we cooked it long enough!! Thanks for the recipe!

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