My Kentucky friend shared this with me, and we couldn’t stop eating it
This delightful Kentucky Apple Cake is a moist, spice-filled cake packed with apples and walnuts, and topped with a shiny, buttery vanilla glaze while still warm.
Kentucky Apple Cake
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
| Eggs | 2 |
| 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 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 that crunch!) | 2 cups |
| For the Shiny Glaze: | Quantity |
| Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Sugar (for glaze) | 3/4 cup |
| Real vanilla extract (for glaze) | 1/4 cup |
How To Make Kentucky Apple Cake:
- Step 1: Heat Things Up: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan thoroughly.
- Step 2: Eggs First: In a mixing bowl, beat the 2 eggs. Mix in the 2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2-3 tbsp of milk, and 1 tsp of real vanilla extract.
- Step 3: Dry Squad: Sift the 2 cups of sugar, 2 tsp of baking powder, 1/4 tsp of baking soda, and 1/8 tsp of salt. Add this dry mixture to the egg mixture.
- Step 4: Melt the Margarine: Melt the 2 sticks of margarine and pour it into the mixture. Combine everything well.
- Step 5: Introduce Flour: Slowly introduce the 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mix and combine thoroughly.
- Step 6: Apple Time: Add the 3 cups of finely chopped apples, a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp of light corn syrup, and 2 cups of chopped walnuts. Give the batter a good stir.
- Step 7: Into the Pan: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spread it out evenly, and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Step 8: Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. Melt 1/2 cup of margarine, then add 1 tsp of baking soda, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of real vanilla extract. Keep stirring over low heat until the sugar is completely melted in.
- Step 9: Drizzle the Glaze: When your cake is done baking, drizzle that delectable glaze all over it while it’s hot.
- Step 10: Enjoy: Allow the cake to cool, slice it, and relish every bite.
