Caramel Apple Poke Cake
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Caramel Apple Poke Cake
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This recipe for caramel apple poke cake features fluffy cake infused with cinnamon, tart apples, and a buttery caramel topping.
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Ingredients
- 3 large granny smith apples (3 cups shredded)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Caramel Topping
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper.
- Peel and grate the apples on the large holes of a box grater, set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Add melted butter, white and brown sugars, vanilla and eggs to bowl and mix to combine. Add apples and dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined.
- Scrape batter into prepared baking dish and smooth top. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35–40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cake cool in pan.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon or chopstick, poke holes all over top of cake. Make the caramel topping.
Caramel Topping
- Brown butter in skillet over medium heat, stirring until milk solids are deep brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, vanilla.
- Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil and cook until sugar is melted, 1–2 minutes (an instant-read thermometer should register 225°F). Pour caramel over cake holes and spread to edges if needed. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top (optional).
- Let cake cool 15 minutes before cutting cake into squares.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Zaynab Issa, Bon Apetit.
- Zaynab Issa,
Nutrition Information
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
490mg
(20%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
437IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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