Decadent Apple Pie Cake with Rum Butter Sauce
Delight in the indulgent flavors of this decadent apple pie cake, served with a rich and luscious rum butter sauce. This moist cake is filled with fragrant diced apples, crunchy pecans, and warm spices, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and comforting flavors. The perfect dessert to elevate any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake | |
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| ¼ | cup butter, softened |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | cup flour |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| ½ | teaspoon grated nutmeg |
| 2 | tablespoons hot water |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 3 | peeled diced cooking apples (such as Granny Smith or Jonathan) |
| ½ | cup chopped pecans (optional) |
For the Rum Butter Sauce | |
| whipped cream (to garnish) | |
| ½ | cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed |
| ½ | cup sugar |
| 5 | tablespoons butter, softened |
| ½ | cup heavy cream |
| 1 | tablespoon rum |
Instructions
For the Cake | |
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| 1. | Cream the butter, then gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed with an electric mixer. |
| 2. | Add the egg and beat until blended. |
| 3. | Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl, and mix well. |
| 4. | Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. |
| 5. | Beat on low speed until smooth. |
| 6. | Stir in the hot water and vanilla. |
| 7. | Fold in the peeled diced apples and chopped pecans, then spoon the mixture into a greased and floured 9-inch pie pan. |
| 8. | Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. |
For the Rum Butter Sauce | |
| 1. | In a small saucepan, combine the dark brown sugar, sugar, softened butter, and heavy cream, mixing well. |
| 2. | Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute. |
| 3. | Stir in the rum. |
| 4. | Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature alongside the cake, garnished with whipped cream. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 613.9 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 25.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 93.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 74.5 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița