Chunky Apple Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Elizabeth0085

Excellent Recipe! Very moist and delicious!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by Sandiejo13

tried this recipe a the Assisted Living Facility I work for...it was awesome.... the residents loved it!......I had to double the recipe, but left the amount of apple the same as for one, I also shredded the apples...the caramel sauce made the desert!.....will definated make this one again

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by McGuireT

I made this the other day for my husband and it was fabulous! Very flavorful and moist. Didn't change a think on the recipe! I would make it again any day! Thanks for the recipe

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by kirstycone

I had never made apple cake before this. My family really enjoyed it. I made it in a lasagna pan because there were so many apples. I used 4 large granny smiths. The sauce was thin so I whisked in some powdered sugar to thicken it. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was delicious!

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by zdb2010*

This was so dry! I'd never make it again.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by lulu choo

I have made this recipe many many times to rave reviews. I made a few changes like adding a streusel topping along with chopped walnut on top. The crumbly nutty top tastes very good with the sauce. =)

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by JillAndLea

Excellent (with no changes to the recipe). I will make this again and again!

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2010 by RainClover157

Amazing taste and extremely moist! A huge hit at work :)

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2010 by curlybiscuit1

Cake turned out very well, moist and good taste. I added nuts to the batter. There is an awful lot of sugar in this recipe. Have another recipe for apple cake that I like better. Would make again because my husband loved it.

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2010 by loguez

I cut the nutmeg in half, but otherwise followed the directions. It was sooooo yummy!

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by LauraManning

Excellent! I also cut the nutmeg down by 1/2.

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2010 by spoiled2u2

i made this cake for a nursing home fall festival. it was a great hit. made it using sweet and tart apples, the batter was real thick, but it turned out to be the best cake ever. now i have apple trees in my new home, and plan on making it every year.

Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by Aquarelle

The sauce reheats in the microwave very well. I've toted this cake, the sauce in a covered microwaveable container, and a can of Redi Whip into the office on several occasions. Nuke the sauce, stirring a couple of times, just before you serve the cake. It helps if you use a small gravy ladle to pour the sauce over the cake.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by skreyno

I made this cake exactly as written. It was excellent. Great for pot lucks if you can keep the delicious sauce warm and top just as you serve it. I tried putting it on top and cutting later, but makes it very soggy if it sits too long. It is the best and yes the I wondered when I made the batter if it would cook up correctly as it didn't seem to have enough liquid. But as others have state, the apples have a lot of moisture and the cake turns out wonderful. This is a keeper and we will have at Thanksgiving time.

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Rameaka

This is great. I've made it three times in 2 weeks. It's a huge hit!

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by delic1999

Made this tonight for the first time...OMG soooo good! Maybe less nutmeg next time.

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2009 by Maggie1224

I will make it again and again. Everyone in the house loves it. If you run out or don't care for butterscotch, try a little whipping cream. OOOOh. yum.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by tbearmom03

This was my grandson's 3rd birthday cake. We topped it with fences and zoo animals. It was a big hit both with the three year old and the older ones devouring the cake. Very moist and flavorful.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by Slick880

After reading the reviews about the batter being stiff, I was a little concerned. The catch is that the moisture from the apples cooking puts the added moisture in. It is very moist and full of our favorite fall flavors, apples, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by jwfy

This is a great tasting cake. Will definitely make again. Only change will be to use about half the nutmeg. Thought the original amount a bit over powering.

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2009 by llangerak

Excellent taste

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2009 by ksmith4108

I used spice grinders for an explosion of fall flavor. What a moist, delicious cake! Like a candied apple but easier to eat. I like the nutmeg myself but did add extra vanilla.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2009 by pinky57

This was to die for.Everyone loved it

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by krh1325

This recipe was great - except I cut the Nutmeg way down to 1/8 teaspoon, used 1 tsp vanilla and used McIntosh Apples. Gets more like a bread pudding the longer it sits. The caramel sauce is fantastic and makes it!

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by ShyMee57

This recipe sounds really good was just wondering if you could use canned apples? Thanks

ShyMee57

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by judyfran

I have been making the pumpkin cake which is basically the same, but apples and applesauce instead of the pumpkin. I can't wait to try this one. The pumpkin cake was such a hit with my family. It is now the new birthday cake.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by mbradway

This looks delicioius. Can't wait to try it. I have a lot of family that visit and this will be a new dessert for me to try on them. Thanks.

mbradway

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by lizabtha

Such a good cake! I'll be making it for my Farmer's Market booth this week. It'll be a hit!

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by heidihh1

This apple cake looks very good, however 365 calories for one piece? And 2 cups of sugar? Not good for my diet.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by Sprowl

I've made a recipe similiar for years (only difference is 1/2 c. veg. oil instead of butter and 4 c.chopped apples and 1 c. chopped walnuts. I didn't have sauce, but will try it. You all should too, as it turns out great! (apples have alot of liquid, don't forget). This was my dad's favorite fall recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by kellogg228

Well how did it turn out with very little liquid called for in the recipe?

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by suegage

I have the same question... Isn't there a liquid needed in this recipe. I haven't made it but don't want to mix all of these nice ingredents up and have something not so good. Please let us know.

Sue G

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by tbearmom03

elliston - I haven't made this yet, (on the schedule for this afternoon), but frequently apple cakes have a very thick batter, becuase of the moisture the apples release when cooking.

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by elliston

I tried to make this cake but the batter was like cookie mix. Was an ingredient left out, like milk or some other kind of liquid? I have a similar recipe that calls for milk. Any suggestions?

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by SunhineLvr

This was SO delicious! I used heavy cream because my hubby didn't realize it wasn't whipping cream, but it didn't make any difference. I definitely won't wait until the next holiday season to make this one! YUM!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2008 by lisaann46

Very GOOOOD cake,one I will make again.Loved the sauce Lisa

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by Gazzo

WVALLJ -

I think that applesauce would be an ideal replacement but I have also used "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" Fat Free and have had excellent results. The Splenda sugar blends, brown and white, will also help nix some of the calories!

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by kaypierpoint

This is one of the best recipes I've kept from Taste of Home...it really is a crowd pleaser.

kinwv

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by wvallj

I would like to know if anyone has substituted unsweetened applesauce for the butter? I would think that would make the cake a little more moist and less fattening. Anyone?

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by sellnme2u

I have made this cake several times and it is more than a crowd pleaser every time. It is simply delicious and very easy to make. I made it for the first time for dinner with my mother-in-law and since then she always tells people what a great cook I am!

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Aquarelle

I made this cake and brought it into the office, along with the sauce (which reheats in the microwave beautifully) and a can of whipped topping. The cake was inhaled by my co-workers in what seemed like a matter of minutes. I've made it using a combination of tart and sweet apples when that was all I had on hand, and it turned out just as well. What an awesome recipe.