Apple Dapple Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Apples, peeled and sliced: 4 large (1.5 lbs)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (115g)
• Large eggs: 2
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Buttermilk: 1 cup (250ml)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

40-45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in sliced apples. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 16g
• Sodium: 240mg
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Total Sugar: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender cake
• Sweet and tangy apple flavor
• Golden brown crust
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This Apple Dapple Cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the apples are cooked perfectly."
• "I love the combination of sweet apples and tangy buttermilk in this cake. It's a real crowd-pleaser!"
• "This cake is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a bakery. I highly recommend it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a taller cake, use a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
• To avoid overcooking the cake, check it with a toothpick after 40 minutes of baking.