Go Back
+ servings
slice of apple dapple cake on a plate.
Print

Apple Dapple Cake

This Apple Dapple Cake is sure to please! With a moist and fluffy cake, topped with sweet frosting, you can't wrong.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 598kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 cups apples peeled and chopped into ½-inch chunks

Frosting

  • cup butter
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in the vanilla and the eggs one at a time.
  • Add the dry mixture a little at a time, mixing well between each addition. Note: the batter will be very thick.
  • Using a sturdy wooden spoon, fold the apples into the batter.
  • Spread into the prepared 9x13-inch pan and bake at 325F for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, make the frosting. Add all the ingredients for the frosting to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from the and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the frosting over the cake while it’s still warm.
  • Slice the cake and serve.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg