chunky apple cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Calais, ME

This one the grand prize in "Absolutely Apples" Taste of Home contest in 2006. Debi Benson of Bakersfield, California was the winner. Thanks to Debbi for a delicious, easy cake. I make it often.

(1 rating)
yield 14 servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For chunky apple cake

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 6 c
    chopped peeled tart apples
  • BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
  • 1/2 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cubed
  • 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream

How To Make chunky apple cake

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 2
    Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff).
  • 3
    Stir in apples until well combined.
  • 4
    Spread into a greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
  • 5
    For the butterscotch sauce: In small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake.

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