A moist, warmly spiced apple cake studded with rich butterscotch chips and topped with a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust. This easy one-bowl dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, lunchboxes, or cozy afternoons with coffee!
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup applesauce
1½ cups finely diced apples (peeled, about 2 medium)
¾ cup butterscotch chips
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and applesauce until just combined.
Fold in apples and ½ cup butterscotch chips (reserve ¼ cup for topping).
Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved butterscotch chips over top, then cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Drizzle with caramel sauce
Pair with spiced chai tea
Use tart apples (Granny Smith) for balance
Toast butterscotch chips 5 minutes at 300°F for deeper flavor
Substitute white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist
Enjoy this comforting, buttery-sweet cake!
Find it online: https://bakesbliss.com/apple-butterscotch-snack-cake/