My Kentucky friend shared this with me, and we couldn’t stop eating it
Kentucky Apple Cake
This wonderful Kentucky Apple Cake is a soft, spice-scented dessert filled with apples and walnuts, finished off with a glossy, buttery vanilla glaze while it’s still warm.
Ingredients
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 2 |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 tsp |
| Buttermilk | 1/4 cup |
| Milk | 2–3 tbsp |
| Sugar (for cake) | 2 cups |
| Vanilla extract (for cake) | 1 tsp |
| Margarine (for cake) | 2 sticks |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1/4 tsp |
| Salt | 1/8 tsp (plus a small pinch for apples) |
| All-purpose flour | 2 1/2 cups |
| Finely chopped apples (the juicier, the better!) | 3 cups |
| Light corn syrup | 1 tbsp |
| Chopped walnuts (for crunch) | 2 cups |
For the Glaze
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Sugar (for glaze) | 3/4 cup |
| Real vanilla extract (for glaze) | 1/4 cup |
Directions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan generously.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk the 2 eggs. Blend in the cinnamon, buttermilk, milk, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift together the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir this dry mixture into the egg mixture.
Step 4: Add Melted Margarine
Melt the margarine and pour it into the bowl, mixing well until everything is incorporated.
Step 5: Add the Flour
Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, blending until the batter is smooth.
Step 6: Stir in Apples and Nuts
Fold in the chopped apples, pinch of salt, corn syrup, and walnuts. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 7: Bake
Spread the batter evenly in your greased pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.
Step 8: Make the Glaze
While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small pan, melt the margarine, then add the baking soda, sugar, and vanilla. Stir constantly over low heat until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Step 9: Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is finished baking, pour the warm glaze over it while it’s still hot.
Step 10: Serve and Enjoy
Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Enjoy every moist, flavorful bite!
