Apple Cake With Caramel Brown Sugar Glaze

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Prep Pan and Dry Ingredients

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan; if you want a thicker slice, a slightly smaller pan works too.

   In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until everything is well combined. In a separate, larger bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer on low speed until they turn pale yellow and look frothy.

2. 02

   Combine Wet and Dry

   Pour the canola oil and vanilla extract into the beaten eggs, mixing until they're just combined.

   Using a wooden spoon, gradually fold in the flour mixture, adding about 1 cup at a time. Keep stirring until the flour is fully absorbed and the batter is smooth, but be careful not to overmix it.

3. 03

   Fold in Apples

   Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until they're evenly distributed throughout. Scrape the batter into your prepared pan, then spread it out into an even layer.
4. 04

   Bake the Cake

   Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when you lightly touch the center. You'll also see the sides of the cake just starting to pull away from the edges of the pan.
5. 05

   Cool the Cake

   Once baked, leave the cake in its pan and move it to a wire rack to cool slightly.
6. 06

   Glaze the Cake

   While both the cake and the glaze are still hot, pour the warm caramel brown sugar glaze evenly over the cake. It will soak right in, creating a moist top layer.