Imagine sinking your fork into a slice of pure heaven – a moist, cinnamon-spiced apple cake dripping with golden, luxurious toffee sauce that will make your taste buds dance with delight! This isn't just any ordinary dessert; it's a show-stopping treat that transforms simple ingredients into a mind-blowing culinary experience that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises to deliver a dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery, with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for toffee sauce)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for toffee sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the toffee sauce. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Cook the toffee sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a gentle boil and thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Turn the cake out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle the warm toffee sauce over the cake just before serving.
- Slice and serve the apple cake, optionally adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or additional toffee sauce on top.
Tips
- Choose the right apples: Opt for firm, slightly tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold their shape during baking.
- Room temperature ingredients are key: Ensure butter, eggs, and other dairy are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Mix until ingredients are just combined to keep the cake tender and prevent a tough texture.
- Check cake doneness carefully: Use the toothpick test, inserting it into the center – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- For extra moisture, consider adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before drizzling toffee sauce to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 62g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 95mg
