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Warm Five-Spice Roasted Apple Cake with Caramel Drizzle

Five-Spice And Roasted Apple Cake

Sara Coleman
This aromatic cake features tender chunks of apples roasted to concentrated sweetness, folded into a moist crumb infused with the warm, complex notes of Chinese five-spice powder.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 3 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for roasting apples
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sour cream full fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days. For a flavor variation, substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt. This cake pairs excellently with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of salted caramel.