Moist Amish Apple Cake Recipe
Bake a moist, cinnamon‑spiced Amish Apple Cake with fresh apples, pantry staples and caramel glaze—comforting dessert ready in one bowl.
Ingredients
2 cups diced apple (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce using applesauce enhances moisture
3 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon plus ¼ teaspoon each nutmeg and clove
- 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup neutral oil
- 3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional: ¾ cup chopped walnut or raisin
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Bake for 45 minutes, then test the center with a toothpick.
- If only dry crumbs cling (no wet batter), it’s ready; otherwise, continue checking every 5 minutes.
- Remove immediately once done to preserve moisture, especially around the edges.
Cool Briefly
- Place the pan on a wire rack.
- Let the cake rest for 5 minutes so steam settles but the crumb stays warm.
Prepare the Caramel Glaze
- In a small saucepan melt 4 Tbsp butter with ½ cup brown sugar, 2 Tbsp milk, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk and simmer 2‑3 minutes until thick and bubbly.
- Stir in ½ tsp vanilla.
Glaze the Cake
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| Calories | Fat | Sat. Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Sugars | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 kcal | 15 g | 3 g | 50 g | 3 g | 30 g | 4 g | 200 mg |
Categorize the Recipe
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: Amish / American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Keyword: Amish Apple Cake, apple cake recipe, caramel apple cake
- Skill Level: Easy