Get Well Apple Spice Cake

‍Cake Batter

• 3 cups self-rising flour (sifted prior to measuring)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup canola oil (or brown butter for enhanced flavor)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 Golden Delicious apples (peeled & grated)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

Sugary Filling

• 1½ cups light or dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Rum Glaze

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp dark rum, whiskey, or cognac
• Pinch fine sea salt

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1. Prepare the Filling & Apples

• Combine 1½ cups brown sugar and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
• Peel and grate the 4 Golden Delicious apples. Mix ½ cup of the prepared sugary filling directly into the grated apples. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain excess liquid before incorporating into the cake.

2. Mix the Cake Batter

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a deep baking pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 eggs.
• Add 1 cup canola oil (or cooled browned butter), 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ tsp salt. Beat until fully combined.
• Alternating in batches, add the sifted self-rising flour and 1 cup sour cream to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
• Gently fold in the drained grated apples.

3. Layer & Bake

• Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Sprinkle a generous layer of the sugary filling over the batter.
• Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the rest of the sugary filling.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Allow to cool slightly.

4. Glaze & Serve

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp dark rum/whiskey, and a pinch of salt.
• Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
• Pour the glaze over the cake while it is still warm so it seeps into the top layer.

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