Cinnamon-Apple Cake With Hard Sauce Recipe

Name: Cinnamon-Apple Cake With Hard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 cups fuji apples, peeled, chopped; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 cup dried cranberries; SAUCE; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

CAKE
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups fuji apples, peeled, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
SAUCE
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or 1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oven to 325u00b0F Grease and flour 10-cup Bundt or tube pan.
2
Whisk melted butter, sugar and brown sugar in large bowl; whisk in eggs. Whisk flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; gently stir into butter mixture. Fold in apples, walnuts and cranberries. (Batter will be stiff.) Spoon into pan.
3
Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.*.
4
Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar in medium bowl at medium-high speed 2 to 3 minutes or until well-blended. Add all remaining sauce ingredients; beat 1 minute or until smooth. Serve at room temperature. (Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
5
TIP *To warm cake, cover loosely with foil. Bake at 300u00b0F for 15 to 20 minutes.

1629

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon-Apple Cake With Hard Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cinnamon-Apple Cake With Hard Sauce

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