A delightful spiced apple cake with a luscious vanilla sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Ensure your oven is fully preheated for even baking.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Room temperature butter makes creaming easier and more effective.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, salt, and baking powder.
Sifting the dry ingredients can help prevent lumps.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold gently to avoid overworking the batter.
Fold in the diced apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
Coating the raisins in a bit of flour can prevent them from sinking.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking pan and spread evenly.
Use parchment paper for easy removal.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a rack prevents the bottom from becoming soggy.
For the vanilla sauce, combine butter, whipping cream, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir constantly to prevent the sugar from burning.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Keep an eye on the sauce to avoid over-reducing.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Adding vanilla off-heat preserves its flavor.
Serve the cake warm, drizzled with the vanilla sauce.
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flair.
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