Dessert for 7
Apple Praline Dessert Cake
This apple cake bakes with cinnamon and walnuts, then receives a warm cream, butter, and sugar praline topping.
Typical price
$3.08for 4 servings
$0.77 per serving$3.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 2 cups apples
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp vanilla
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking oil.
- Beat 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and the egg in a bowl, then stir in the apples.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 35 minutes, until the center is firm.
- Cook 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, cream, 1 tablespoon flour, and vanilla in a saucepan for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour the hot praline mixture over the warm cake and cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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