Sour Cream Apple Cake

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 1998

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Tailgating

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(13)

Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
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Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced, such as Granny Smith
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 sticks of butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 cups sweetened whipped cream

Directions

In a mixing bowl, toss the apples with 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon on the sugar. In a large oven-proof skillet, combine 1/2 stick of the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar, over medium-high heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture caramelized and becomes syrupy. Spread the apples evenly over the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat. Using an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle, cream the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar and remaining stick of butter together. Sift the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour together. Add the eggs, vanilla and sour cream to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth. Add the sifted flour mixture, a little at a time. Beat until smooth. Pour the batter over the apples. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden and the cake pulls away from the sides. Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a platter and serve warm. Garnish with whipped cream.

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recipe Sour Cream Apple Cake
Steve Holiday, FL 04-24-2008
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good but not great
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

if you are looking for a good but not great apple dessert this would be it. Takes too long to prepare for just an average... dessert.Read more
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Anonymous 04-04-2007
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excellent cake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to make and extremely good with ice cream.
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Anonymous 01-07-2007
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What size pan??
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Would like to try this but what size pan do you use?? Madison WI
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Anonymous 11-11-2006
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Apple Cake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A comfort food cake that is perfect in autumn with a cup of coffee. I added a good amount of pumpkin pie spice. Also, I... highly suggest allowing the apple slices to caramelize in the sugar mixture first. If you are transferring it to a pan - an 8x8 is not nearly big enough. Needs a 9x13.Read more
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Barbara Bloomington, IN 02-09-2006
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My favorite cake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best cake I've ever eaten. I love it warm right out of the oven! It is pretty easy to make and comes out of the... pan looking just like it did on Emeril Live.Read more
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Anonymous 02-01-2006
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Great alternative to boring apple pie!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is impressive looking and tasting. Don't let the sour cream part fool you. It's GREAT!