Best 15 Apple Cake And Butter Sauce Recipes

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Apple cake and butter sauce is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet apples, buttery cake, and rich sauce is sure to please everyone. There are many different recipes for apple cake and butter sauce, so you can find one that fits your taste and skill level. Whether you are a novice baker or an experienced cook, you are sure to find a recipe that you love.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield one 13-by-9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups (about 2 apples) grated unpeeled Granny Smith apple (see Cook's Note)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Homemade Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the butter with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add the apple, beating just until blended.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the butter mixture, and mix just until blended. Stir in the walnuts, if desired.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Serve with Homemade Caramel Sauce and, if desired, whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Cook the sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking slowly, until thickened. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Keep refrigerated up to one week after you make it. Just be sure to warm it up before serving.

APPLE BUTTER SPICE CAKE



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This is a very good and moist cake recipe I received from my grandmother years ago. It makes a nice addition to any dinner table.

Provided by Shirley

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the butter mixture before adding the next. Add apple butter, vanilla, and wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the topping. Pour remaining batter into pan and top with the rest of the topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 335.8 mg, Sugar 41.3 g

APPLE PUDDING CAKE WITH CINNAMON-BUTTER SAUCE



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Drape homemade caramel sauce over sweet pieces of cake featuring juicy bits of apple.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped peeled or unpeeled cooking apples (2 medium)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, mix brown sugar and softened butter with spoon until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg and salt. Stir in apples. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and sauce is hot. Serve warm sauce over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE I



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A quick and easy cake--we eat it for breakfast at our house.

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chilled applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine with sugar. Add applesauce; beat well. Stir in flour, soda, and spices. Add nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

AUTUMN APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Autumn Apple Cake With Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hazeleyes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup softened butter
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups apples, diced and peeled
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs and butter; beat well.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  • Add the chopped apples and nuts. Mix together well.
  • Pour into a well greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  • For the butter sauce: Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan on low heat. Add the sugars and evaporated milk. Heat slowly, do not let boil.
  • Serve with apple cake. You may dollop each individual piece with whipped cream as well.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.6, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 440.1, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 55.5, Protein 6.2

APPLE PUDDING WITH RUM BUTTER SAUCE



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This is a wonderful apple pudding cake served with a very yummy rum butter sauce and is ready in about 1 hour.

Provided by kelcampbell

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, divided
2 cups white sugar, divided
2 eggs
2 cups grated peeled apple
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch salt
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon rum
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a deep 4-quart baking dish.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir eggs into butter mixture until smooth; stir in grated apple.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt together. Stir flour mixture into apple mixture; spoon into prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 cup sugar, remaining 1/2 cup butter, and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is melted, about 10 minutes; stir in rum and remaining pinch nutmeg just before serving. Serve sauce over pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 364.6 mg, Sugar 54.2 g

APPLE CAKE I



Apple Cake I image

This is a tasty cake that stores well and is quite easy to make.

Provided by Judy Richardson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups diced apple without peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Beat vegetable oil and eggs until foamy. Add the sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, baking, soda, salt, and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the diced apples. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Cake needs no frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Found in my electric co-op magazine. I am posting so I don't lose the torn out page. I have not tried this yet, but it sounds good. And again, prep time is a guess!

Provided by BandJsGranny

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large mixing 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 the creamed mixture and mix well. (Batter will be stiff.).
  • Stir in apples until well combined.
  • Spread into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lighlty browned and springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with butterscotch sauce.
  • To make sauce, combine brown sugar and cubed butter in a small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until butter is melted.
  • Gradually add cream.
  • Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, and serve over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 251.2, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 48.8, Protein 3.7

CHUNKY APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE



Chunky Apple Spice Cake With Vanilla Butter Sauce image

This cake is good, I mean REALLY GOOD. If you use real vanilla extract the flavor is amazing. I have had a friend just pick at an entire meal because she knew I was serving this for dessert.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Gala)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes in a mixer bowl.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla just until blended.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, allspice and salt.
  • Gradually add to sugar mixture; beating until well blended.
  • Stir in apples, nuts, and raisins, if desired.
  • Pour into one greased 9-inch baking pan; bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm with Vanilla Butter Sauce.
  • Vanilla Butter Sauce:.
  • Combine butter and whipping cream with brown sugar.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Serve warm.
  • Do-ahead Suggestion: The cake and sauce can be prepared and refrigerated separately the day before.
  • Warm the cake, in the oven, and the sauce, on top of the stove, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 38.4, Protein 3.4

CHUNKY APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE



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A super-tasting apple cake that is so moist, wonderful with the butter sauce--this is so good! (Tip: I always make two, and keep one in the freezer, I just bring to room temperature, and warm in the oven--delicious!)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (preferably Granny Smith OR Gala apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup butter (no substitutions)
1/2 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
1 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  • For cake: Beat butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes in a mixing bowl, until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla just until blended; set aside.
  • Sift together, flour, pumpkin pie spice, allspice and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until blended; stir in apples, nuts and raisins (if using).
  • Pour the batter/mixture into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, or until the cake tests done. Cool on wire rack.
  • For butter sauce: Combine butter and whipping cream with brown sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp vanilla, mix until blended.
  • Note: The sauce recipe may be doubled for a larger amount. Serve cake warm with vanilla butter sauce--delicious!
  • Do ahead note: The cake can be prepared a day ahead, and the following day, warmed up in the oven on low temperature, then served with warm sauce. Also the sauce can be prepared ahead, and then warmed if desired.

APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK SAUCE



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I wish I could tell you this cake is a "keeper"...but in our family it never lasts long enough for me to find out! I prefer to use Cortland apples when I bake this cake, but any firm baking apple will work.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups chopped apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
BUTTERMILK SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar, oil, vanilla and orange juice. On low speed, blend in flour mixture. Fold in apple, walnuts and coconut. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until the cake tests done. Invert cake onto a large plate or platter. Deeply puncture the top of the warm cake with a skewer or pick., In a small saucepan, bring all sauce ingredients to a boil, stirring frequently. Immediately spoon 1-1/4 cups of sauce slowly over the top of the cake, then pour the remainder down the sides. Cool. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH SWEETENED BUTTER SAUCE



Fresh Apple Cake With Sweetened Butter Sauce image

This recipe came from an old premier issue of "For the Love of Cross Stitch" magazine-I'd like to make it sometime.

Provided by Lindas Kitch

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups baking apples, peeled and sliced
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup margarine (1 stick)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (1/2 cup canned evaporated milk may be substituted for the whipping cream)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9-inch-by 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the apples and 2 cups sugar.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the apple-sugar mixture; stir well; set aside.
  • Place the eggs into a small mixing bowl and beat well with an electric mixer or hand held egg beater. Add the oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the apple mixture, blending until thoroughly moistened.
  • Stir in the pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Serve with warm Sweet Butter Sauce.
  • SWEET BUTTER SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS: In a small, heavy-duty saucepan, over low heat, melt the magarine. Add the sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 3 minutes. Serve warm.

APPLE CAKE WITH HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK SAUCE



Apple Cake with Homemade Buttermilk Sauce image

This apple cake with buttermilk sauce recipe is super easy. Top with spiced apples, drizzle with the warm sauce and serve! -Sarita Gelner, Waunakee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
APPLE TOPPING:
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
BUTTERMILK SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cider a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and cloves; toss to coat. For cake batter, in a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cooled cider reduction until well blended. In another bowl, whisk cake flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition just until combined. , Transfer a greased 8-in. springform pan; place on a baking sheet. Spoon apple mixture over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack., For sauce, in a small saucepan combine sugar, butter, buttermilk, corn syrup and baking soda. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly, 4-6 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour sauce over warm cake. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce image

I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests. -Mrs. Karl Zank, Sand Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve cake warm or cold with warm caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WALNUT APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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Loaded with tart apples and crunchy walnuts, this cake is fun to take to potlucks or family gatherings. The sweet buttery sauce tops off pieces just right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3)
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter and cream; mix well. Cook over low heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm with the cake.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use a combination of butter and oil in the batter.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
  • To test if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a tangy frosting, add a little bit of lemon juice or zest.
  • For a chocolate frosting, add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to the frosting.

Conclusion:

Apple cake and butter sauce is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake, creamy frosting, and sweet and tangy sauce, this cake is sure to please everyone. Follow the tips above to make the best apple cake and butter sauce you've ever had.

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