Apple Walnut Cake With Apple Cider Glaze
Submitted by tariq21
A rustic whole wheat cake packed with apple chunks and walnuts, drenched in a warm apple cider glaze spiked with applejack brandy.
YIELD
1 servingsPREP
45 minCOOK
75 minREADY
120 minThis hearty cake celebrates everything autumn with apple chunks throughout and an apple cider glaze that soaks right in.
Whole wheat flour adds nutty depth while applejack brandy brings sophisticated warmth.
Walnuts provide crunch against the tender apple pieces scattered in every slice.
Kitchen Tips
- Cut apples into ¾-inch chunks so they stay distinct in the baked cake
- Toast walnuts before adding to intensify their flavor
- Pour glaze over the warm cake immediately for maximum absorption
- Store covered at room temperature; the glaze keeps it moist for days
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃).
In a large bowl, beat vegetable oil and sugar until thick and opaque. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift together flour, cloves, cinnamon, mace, baking soda and salt, then stir in whole-wheat flour. Add to oil and egg mixture and mix until well blended. Add walnuts, apple chunks and applejack all at once and stir batter until pieces are evenly distributed.
Pour batter into a greased 10-inch round cake pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
APPLE CIDER GLAZE:
Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Pour while still warm over warm cake.
Makes 1½ cups glaze.
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