Description
This dense, moist cake is packed with fresh apples, warming cinnamon, and nutmeg. It features a rich, buttery caramel glaze that is poured over the warm cake to infuse every bite with deep sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend treat, this reliable sheet cake is both simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
1.5 cups granulated white sugar
0.5 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the white sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Pour your favorite warm caramel sauce over the cake while it is still hot to ensure it absorbs into the crumb.
Notes
Ensure your baking soda is fresh for the best rise. Using dark brown sugar provides a deeper, molasses-like flavor. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg