Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Dorothy Mackey's Apple Dapple Cake

This fall we had buckets of apples from the tree in the backyard. I wanted to make something instead of a crisp or cobbler.This recipe came from my mom's recipe file. I am so glad I have her recipes.

Dorothy Mackey was one of my mom's co-workers. I remember my mom making this cake but couldn't remember if it was any good or not. Thanks Dorothy! This is the best apple cake I've ever eaten. It's very moist. The carmel glaze makes the cake even more moist and delicious!! If you're looking for a beautiful dessert for a dinner party, give this one a try. Just add a dollop of whipped cream and you're good to go!




Dorothy Mackey's Apple Dapple Cake

Cream together: 3 eggs, 2 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups oil
Sift together: 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 scant teaspoon salt
Stir into the egg, oil and sugar mixture.
Add:
1 cup coconut, 1 cup nuts, 3 cups diced apples, 2 teaspoons vanilla.

Bake in a loaf or tube pan at 350 degrees for 45 - 60 minutes. (I baked mine in a springform for 60 - 75 minutes)

Glaze: 1 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup milk. Combine and cook 4 minutes. Brush onto cake while glaze and cake are still warm.

I am linking this to Tasty Tuesday's, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and Tuesday's at the Table.

14 comments:

  1. Oh, my! This sounds divine! :) Love apple cake and the glaze sounds sooooo yummy!

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  2. Looks really delicious, moist and perfect! Especially with the glaze! And coconut and nuts, great recipe! Saving this one, thanks!

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  3. Your apple cake looks perfect; moist and sweet and fill of good taste.

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  4. This cake looks so delicious filled with all of the things I love. The added coconut is what caught my eye. Yum! Thanks for posting!

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  5. I just like the name of this....apple dapple cake!

    Plus, it does look delicious.

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  6. I have had apple dapple cake before, and it's really good! I haven't made it myself yet, so I'll have to try this!

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  7. That slice looks amazing! This recipe is a keeper. I love the addition of coconut and nuts!

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  8. I like anything with caramel, so the caramel glaze sounds delicious on this!

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  9. I love apples and really do eat one a day. They are even better in cake form. Delicious!

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  10. I like the name "apple dapple". Cute! It looks so delicious!

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  11. Another great fruit dessert! Apple cake always sounds good, and when topped with caramel it sounds irresistible!

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  12. Hmmm - what a great excuse for me to run out and get myself some apples. This looks and sounds super delish.

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