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Authentic Amish Apple Cake Recipe You’ll Love to Bake

Authentic Amish Apple Cake Recipe You’ll Love to Bake
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This authentic Amish Apple Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert packed with chopped apples, warm spices, and crunchy nuts. Perfectly sweet without being too rich, it’s an old-fashioned favorite that’s simple to make and perfect for fall or any time of year. Serve it warm as-is, or elevate it with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy evenings with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups cooking apples, chopped medium coarse (such as Granny Smith or Northern Spy)
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped finely

For the Hot Caramel Sauce (Optional):

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Get Ready First: Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter. That’s it for now!
  • Prepare Your Stuff: Cut up 2½ cups of apples into small chunks. Chop ½ cup of nuts into tiny pieces. Put them in bowls and set aside.
  • Make the Cake Batter: Take ½ cup soft butter and 1 cup sugar. Mix them together until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add 1 egg and mix well. Now add these dry ingredients all at once: 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg. Mix them in. Add 1 cup flour and stir just until mixed – don’t stir too much! The batter will be very thick like cookie dough. This is good!
  • Add Apples and Nuts: Stir in your chopped apples and nuts. The batter will be chunky and thick.
  • Bake It: Spoon the thick batter into your greased pan. Spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes. It’s done when you can lightly touch the top and it springs back.
  • Cool and Eat: Let it cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm. That’s it – you’re done!

Notes

Quick Tips:

  • Make sure your butter is soft before you start
  • Don’t mix the flour too much or your cake will be tough
  • The batter is supposed to be thick, not thin like regular cake batter
  • This cake tastes even better the next day!

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