Fresh Apple Cake with Sweetened Butter Sauce

Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Fresh Apple Cake with Sweetened Butter Sauce, a moist and tender dessert bursting with juicy apples and a whisper of cinnamon spice. This easy-to-make cake combines the rustic charm of fresh, chopped apples and the crunch of optional pecans or walnuts, creating a perfectly textured treat. What sets this recipe apart is the luscious sweetened butter sauce, made with rich brown sugar, heavy cream, and velvety butter, drizzled generously over each slice for an irresistible finish. Perfect for gatherings or as a cozy weeknight dessert, this apple cake is a seasonal showstopper that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve warm to fully savor its decadent, buttery goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped apples and pecans or walnuts (if using). The batter will be thick and chunky.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

While the cake is baking, prepare the sweetened butter sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 10

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan.

Step 11

Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, drizzled generously with the sweetened butter sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1800.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5310.3

Total Fat 322.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g
Cholesterol 678mg	0%
Sodium 2644.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 595.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 382.6g
Protein 46.2g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 216.7mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1438.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 43.6%