Apple Cake Pudding is a delightful, old-fashioned dessert that blends apple and cinnamon’s warm, comforting flavors with a rich, buttery sauce. Handwritten in elegant cursive with blue ink on a lined index card, this recipe has a note in the top right corner indicating it can be frozen, making it perfect for preparing in advance. The combination of spices and the sweet apple aroma will fill your kitchen with a nostalgic warmth.
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Apple Cake Pudding
Food History
Apple-based desserts have a long history in American cooking, dating back to the colonial period when apples were a staple in most households. Apple cakes, in particular, have evolved over time, with variations appearing in regional cookbooks across the country. The addition of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg reflects the influence of European baking traditions, which were brought over by immigrants and adapted to American ingredients and tastes.
Timeline
- 18th Century: Apple cakes and puddings become popular in American households, using apples as a readily available ingredient.
- 19th Century: Recipes for apple cakes with various spices and nuts begin to appear in cookbooks, reflecting regional variations.
- Mid-20th Century: The popularity of comfort foods like apple cake puddings grows, especially in rural and Southern cooking.
- Today: Apple Cake Pudding remains a beloved dessert, often enjoyed during the fall when apples are in season.
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Recipe Discussion
This Apple Cake Pudding recipe is a classic example of a hearty, comforting dessert that’s perfect for cooler weather. The cake is made by creaming together sugar and butter, then adding eggs and a mixture of flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. The chopped apples and nuts are folded in, giving the cake a chunky, textured consistency that contrasts beautifully with the soft, moist crumb.
What sets this recipe apart is the rich sauce that’s drizzled over each serving. Made with a blend of white and brown sugars, butter, half-and-half, vanilla, and cornstarch, the sauce is cooked until slightly thickened, adding a sweet, creamy finish to the warm cake. This dessert can also be enjoyed with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, making it an indulgent treat.
Preparation Tips
- Apple Choice: Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Nut Option: If you prefer, you can omit the nuts or substitute them with pecans or walnuts for a different flavor profile.
- Sauce Consistency: Cook the sauce just until it begins to thicken, ensuring it remains pourable and doesn’t become too thick.
- Freezing: This cake freezes well. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then thaw and reheat before serving with the sauce.
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- 13×9-Inch Cake Pan: Ideal for baking this pudding to perfection.
- Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer: Makes preparing the apples quick and easy.
- Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan: Perfect for cooking the sauce evenly without burning.
Serving Suggestions
- Fall Dessert: Serve this warm Apple Cake Pudding on a crisp fall evening, topped with the rich sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Holiday Treat: This dessert is a great addition to holiday meals, offering a cozy, comforting end to the feast.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare and freeze the cake ahead of time, then thaw and reheat for a quick and easy dessert.
Apple Day is celebrated on October 21st, a perfect occasion to enjoy a slice of apple cake.
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Enjoy the Warmth and Comfort of Apple Cake Pudding
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Apple Cake Pudding Recipe
Apple Cake Pudding (VRP 096)
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 cups chopped peeled apples
- 1/4 lb. butter or oleo softened
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 c chopped nuts
- Sauce
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1/4 lb. ____ softened
- 1 c half and half of top milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Cream sugar and salted
Add eggs
Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg or salt. Stir into sugar mixture. Add chopped apples and nuts of desvoid. Beat. Bake into 13x9x2 greased or floured cake pan at 350 for 40 minutes or until done.
To make sauce, combine ingredients in saucepan or cook until slightly thickened. Serve sauce once __ of cake. This is also good with ice cream or whipped cream.