How to Make an Apple Cake

[@rebeccasills123]

1003 apples.... :)

[@kbflorida888]

I was counting too...wait, 325, 326, ...

[@Rli1234]

He means apple chunks

[@KentuckyWoman2011]

I was wondering if I heard that right.

[@misssarahswan]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate that you take the time to put the gram measurements, as someone who doesn't live in the states, it is so generous and such a gift that you take the extra time to make sure we can all get consistent bakes. Love your work so much!

[@Mggrande998]

I 2nd this! I do live in the states, but I like using recipes with gram measurements as I find them so much more reliable.

[@shikinsaerah]

Sarah Elizabeth Grace Morris yeah. Agree with u

[@lukehelencapon3074]

Amen! 🙌🏻

[@persilbran]

Well said.

[@nige13]

I totally agree :-)

[@jbgatewood6927]

Just finished this cake last night and let me tell you it is amazing! I used the lesser amount of apples and brushed the layers with an apple cider reduction for a little concentrated apple flavor. The cake was moist and delicious but the browned butter frosting really stole the show. I used homemade apple chips dusted with cinnamon to decorate. A++. Going to try it with pears for thanksgiving .

[@esthermelchor9681]

Oooohhhh! Sounds great with pears.

[@joycehelmers292]

Where’s the picture please

[@bethmckinlay1377]

Good job! Sounds delicious

[@stephaniel8164]

What size pans did you use? I was considering making a cider reduction as well but I wasn't sure if it would make the finished product too sweet.

[@binklebonknz]

Should be A...mazing.👍

[@stephaniehawkins3818]

I just want to let John know just how much I love and appreciate him! You explain every little detail of what and why you do what you do. For someone who is extremely OCD and a shameless perfectionist, I completely appreciate your detailed instruction. I love your sense of humor and personality! I not only learn how to cook and bake the most AMAZING (did you hear your voice there? I did!) recipes that impress and please my family and friend's pallets, but you thoroughly entertain me! You are so funny and personable, I just wish I could jump through the screen and hug you! I just adore you John! Thank you for all you teach us and share with us and thank you for being the AMAZING human, that you are!

[@debbieirl]

This cake is so worth it to make. The brown buttercream is amazing guys! The only thing is that I skipped on the cinnamon in the icing because I personally felt the cake has enough spice in it already. This cake is absolutely delicious!

[@rsotomayor8782]

I love how he is so messy but everything turns out perfect and neat! haha my ocd is so confused right now

[@itsdaisy101]

Same! I've been wondering...anomaly

I didn't even notice he was messy.

[@covfefe5156]

@ you are not paying attention

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

?? I was focused on the crooked drawer pull..

[@lailataluminousnight8064]

@ hello fellow meesy freind

[@amberjheard]

Oh and I'd like to add he's absolutely right about baking strips. They really do make a difference. Follow that advice!

[@ninjanails-x1f]

I made this cake a few days ago, absolutely delicious! The only thing that I did differently was the frosting. I made a buttercream/cream cheese frosting.I also use those bans that go around the pans, makes a huge difference when you are doing these layers.

[@annnichols6962]

Your presentation, expression, voice...everything all comes together perfectly to make such fantastic videos. Absolutely inspiring....I hit subscribe immediately! My daughter and I watch them daily and just love your style❤️ you make it look sooo easy. Is that your actual kitchen?!

[@Stbsfa]

I just found him a little bit ago and can't stop binge watching his videos. I totally agree with everything that you said. And I too subscribed immediately. It was an excellent choice too his videos, and his personality are truly refreshing. :)

[@lijijohnson630]

Those cake strips are magic! I used them once and i made it using tin foil and kitchen paper and my cakes were flat and equal in size and beautiful! Honestly, Thank you!☺

[@jimmysaks100]

You can actually wet some paper napkins and pack them around the pan(s)...will not burn in the oven, and works marvelously. I learned this decades ago from a wonderful cake teacher who used to make Brownstone Gingerbread houses for The Smithsonian.

[@moirapalace3946]

@@jimmysaks100 ...Why aren't more instructors teaching this?

[@aprilescorido9243]

I made this cake yesterday for my friend's wedding anniversarry... It was a hit. Thank you for sharing your recipe😇😇😇

[@juliebeemalaki225]

Is it too sweet??

[@Feethehe]

I really like your baking style. Not so serious and very doable for "regular" people lol. You make it seem easy!

[@mirandakeigher819]

I just made the caramel and buttercream for fall spiced cupcakes! (I didn't quite have the time to make the apple cake). It tastes INCREDIBLE. I can't wait for my friends to try it!

[@PamelaWissenbach]

I grew up watching Julia Child on the French Chef. I do a lot of cooking and baking and I love your videos. I love that you have fun with it and aren't afraid to make a mess. You are a modern Julia and the next generation is going to be saying "I learned it from John on Preppy Kitchen."

[@Thebaroquebaker]

Thank you a million times over for showing folks how to properly make brown butter! It's the best thing on the planet for seafood and frosting! Will definitely make this cake...….because I'll use any excuse to make caramel.

[@anncawthon9183]

I used the recipe doubled with the addition of 1 1/4 C finely chopped candied pecans to make 40 wonderful cupcakes. They baked at 350 for 23 minutes. I frosted them with dulce de leche frosting. They are just the right amount of sweet after a ladies' luncheon. ( The dulce de leche buttercream is made by beating 2 cans of cold dulce de leche with 1 c chilled but not firm browned butter until fluffy. Add vanilla to taste. I keep the cupcakes refrigerated until about 30 minutes before serving. )

[@silviadhawahir4727]

I made this cake yesterday... its is the best recipe ever the cake taste amazing the frosting omg 😱 fantastic the caramel sauce is heavenly Putting it in a 6 in pans was a great idea Thank you for sharing this

[@georgianamathieu4996]

The caramel sauce is epic! But, the cake was very dense to the point it was just ok it texture. Frosting was easy to make and tasted on point. I think the only fail was the texture for me. But, I tried again with my own sponge cake recipe. But did the brown butter frosting and caramel… so amazing!

[@dianagonzalez-sx6jt]

I made this today and omggg my family loves it!! THE BEST apple cake ever!!! thank you!!! I love all your recipes, you are the best!! stay safe!

[@juliebeemalaki225]

Is it moist and soft?

[@SMacXoXo]

This was my wedding cake (sub Butterscotch Drizzle for Caramel). It even looks like the top layer of our cake. I'm going to try this recipe for our anniversary and pray that this turns out the same!

[@vladsophie1012]

❤️❤️❤️ you mentioned portion control could you make a video showing the best or proper way to cut a round cake

[@Lorielsmith]

We love watching your channel! My 5 yr old wants to be you when she grows up, she is a natural in the kitchen just like you.

[@SarahMonaco]

Definitely my new fave youtube baker. Like you know your shit but aren't pretentious about it. I feel so many other youtube bakers are and its so nice and refreshing to have someone who also really enjoys baking.

[@mcc100pre]

I have to try this we are going apple picking soon so it’s a must! Love the background music you’re always so positive and make things look so easy thank you for always being descriptive and giving simple techniques for people like me that aren’t pros lol. You inspire and rock!

[@amberjheard]

I made this cake last night and I'm so excited to try it later today! I'm very much the amateur and really appreciate all your tips and how well you explain everything. Your cakes are elegant and lovely and that's what I aspire to present as well. I'm assuming you used light brown sugar for your caramel? After the fact it seems pretty obvious but being the novice I am I used what I had which was dark brown. So my caramel is darker than yours and I probably could've let it cook longer because my drip game is weak, but I'll keep practicing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!

[@sophieg8522]

I'm really happy you stopped playing music in your new videos. It's too much. Thanks for this recipe. I will be making it...in June...:)

[@lindaoster8865]

Any chef who likes caramelized butter on anything is the chef for me! I've been doing it for years -- thought I was the only one. AND this cake looks amazing.

[@wandagagnon8815]

My son and I made this cake today. It and the buttercream and caramel was delicious!

[@alexib2070]

His teeth are whiter than the kitchen cupboards

[@jstanbury61]

😁

[@ninasetiawati9905]

jstanbury61 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@angelagalati9519]

Gotta love a man with an apron on 😊 it’s nice how he bakes a cake then decorates it as well hardly get that anywhere !!

[@AndySaenz]

Alexi B I wish I had access to his dentist! His smile is excellent.

[@diratalib387]

Hahahaha im agree with u..

[@phoenixtheenchantress9249]

Binge watching every single videos on your channel. Just watching you enjoy how you make the cakes make me happy! Plus I feel full after every video. This makes me disciplined for my diet lmao. Satisfying videos ... pls make some more!🎀🎀🎀

[@djgeorgie79]

I have tried many of your recipes ....and I always get good feed back from family and friends...thank u for all the great work...

[@reneeleeann]

Making this currently. It took all day but SO WORTH IT Y'ALL. This cake is TO DIE FOR. Like everything from the homemade caramel to the browned butter buttercream.. TRY THIS 🤤😋

[@juliebeemalaki225]

May I know the size of your cake pan and how many minutes did you bake it?? And I wonder if it is too sweet or just okay??

[@reneeleeann]

@@juliebeemalaki225 I used 2- 8inch pans. Recipe was equivalent to mine, so I didn't have to change any measurements. I was disappointed because mine came out dry and had a crust even though I baked it for 40 minutes exactly with cake strips. It was my first time using cake strips but idk what I did wrong there. The buttercream is a tad sweet, but it's hard because you need it to hold up to pipe. But the buttercream and caramel are SO GOOD and the cake itself is more spice-y than sweet, so it works.

[@reneeleeann]

I didn't soak my cake strips for long enough! They need 15 minutes at least.

[@babithathomas90]

Thank you john for this amazing cake recipe.. it was just awesome especially that browned butter cream.. never new caramalizing butter would bring so much difference

[@hattiecolley54]

Apple Spice is my favorite, especially when I add a bit of chopped roasted Pecans to the cake mix, known also as a Apple Spice Cake. John u r the best, luv it, but that smile though, gotta luv it. Thank u for sharing!

[@audrey3715]

This is my DREAM cake! It’s all the spices I love in a chai latte’s (my favorite drink of all time) plus more! I don’t care that it’s summer, I’m making this tomorrow!

[@saka543]

It’s summer again and I like chai. I’ve been adding graham massala spices and Chinese 5 spice to just about everything

[@sarafina1263]

I just made this for Canadian Thanksgiving and it was a total hit. I got told it was my best cake yet. Thank you so much for the recipe

[@jonbw12]

I want to marry this man!!! Cracks me up watching him and love the way he does his bakes. When his camp side comes out its hilarious

[@popazz1]

Another masterpiece. I adore apple sponge cake and I love the addition of the ' buerre noisette' or browned butter, it has a hazelnut flavour which is delicious. Also I appreciate that you include metric measurements given that I'm viewing in the UK. 10 out of 10.

[@kalex888]

I think it's great that you call out the amounts of ingredients in this delicious buttery apple cake

[@cf3129]

The music is a bit too loud, but definitely gonna try this !

[@richrosegold610]

🙄 His voice is literally louder, with clear instructions. Omg. The music adds the extra charm.

[@blewyd]

@@richrosegold610 no Sierra Jameson is correct

[@Raayasss3560]

Hello Sir. I liked ur apple delicacies.. tried just two due to busy schedule but most most easy to make and were yummy. Thank you. Pls bring more new simple delicious recipes.

[@shoco7376]

John: Slides bowl out of the way Me: Slides bowl Bowl falls off counter and breaks

[@stellarstar9340]

Yum!!!! This cake looks so delicious!!! I'd eat a big slice warmed up, with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream! Mmm!! 🎂🍰🍰🎂🍎🍏🍎🍏

[@amybyrdishere]

Omg totally making this for fathers day!! Was thinking about adding a bottle of Crown Royal apple to infuse it. Since that is his fave adult drink lol. Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤

[@mariasalgado2661]

You’re really great , a gentleman in the kitchen . And everything looks delicious I’ll be tryng your recipes soon . Thanks.

[@Kim_Mera]

OMG! Who ever is around you to try your recipes is Sooo Lucky! That looks delicious!

[@celeste-236]

It’s fun ( as well as very informative) to watch you ( love the music, that’s fun too). Your joy in what you’re doing comes through every time!! Thanks!!

[@ondreacounts2556]

I have a question...Would it be alright to add some finely chopped walnuts around the outside or in the batter along w/chopped raisins as well? Just a thought I'm having.

[@debbyfields3171]

The cake was fabulous! Great recipe! I skipped browning the butter to save time and it was still great! I can’t wait to try it with browned butter in the future.

[@DHM91]

How do you not weigh a thousand pounds? You create so many amazing cakes and other desserts. It must be so tempting to eat all of them!

[@marieledbetter7930]

I love your descriptions of the flavors. That alone makes me want to make this cake. Thank-you so very much for sharing your passion with us!!

[@nathandowning873]

Love the recipe and the joy on his face when he cracks the 2nd egg. I think I'll feel the same when I make it!

[@palvd]

Lollllll

[@MyColcana]

5:11 That splash was butterful! Love your recipes, and btw, the music on this video is amusing ☺

[@karinarodriguez6527]

Yum! I can't wait to try this. I love how you don't worry about being perfect while baking.

[@HudaAli-ed6eu]

Thank you, you are the owner of the beautiful smile that gives your food beauty and magnificence

[@MsPaulaJayne]

I'm excited to make this cake for my daughter's wedding, however, her future husband is allergic to coconut. Can I substitute the 1/2 cut coconut oil with additional vegetable oil? That would mean the total vegetable oil would be 3/4cup. I appreciate your time and talent. Thank you!

[@Toviejp]

you are so entertaining to watch! thanks for the recipe can't wait to make it!

[@Fac725]

Cake strips are magic. Bought them after watching and they work like a charm!

[@delilahpearce5992]

Im the biggest fan of 🍎 & Caramel!!! Such a wonderful recipe I'm a brand new sub so glad to have found YOU!! This is my 2nd video the 1st was the mini pumpkin cakes w/ cream cheese frosting filling!! I'm a baker & your recipes COMPLETE me 😊👍Thank Yoh

[@chrisbird9196]

Yum!!! Looks amazing! Love the new intro too! And thank-you for being one of the few cooking channels that include grams and mls in your recipes. Makes my life much easier!

[@panquecitow]

I love your Chanel! You have help me so much lately, I trust all your recipes . This one was amazing, I was scared it was going to be so sweet, but it wasn't. I gave it a twist and I filled it up with a caramel mousse.

[@samjaneannie5831]

I made this yesterday for friends-giving! We all love a good fall spice recipe & this was the most delicious cake we’ve ever had! I got so many compliments, thank you for this recipe!

[@matthewsantosleal]

How much butter did you brown for the buttercream? He says to use a pound of butter, which last time I checked is four sticks. But then on the screen (and in the recipe)it says three quarters of a cup, which is a stick and a half. I'm not an expert baker, so maybe I'm mistaken about the weight to volume conversion of butter. But I really want to make this cake, and I don't want to screw it up.

[@samjaneannie5831]

@@matthewsantosleal I used 4 sticks and had plenty of buttercream, maybe 3 sticks should suffice if you want a lighter cake?

[@matthewsantosleal]

@@samjaneannie5831 Bless you and your prompt response. I'll do four sticks too. I'm not worried about lightening the cake; it's Thanksgiving. I just didn't want to mistakenly put almost three times less butter than I was supposed to.

[@samjaneannie5831]

@@matthewsantosleal Happy to be of help! The buttercream is delicious, enjoy your Thanksgiving!

[@Titihookedthatup]

I love your channel. The way you break down every detail of the recipes is awesome. Also I wondered if when ypu slide bowls on your counter have any ever fell over. LOL

[@rachelholman9810]

I am excited to make this cake for my daughters birthday this weekend. I am a little confused by the butter measurement for the browned butter though. The recipe shows 3/4cup of butter, which is generally 1.5 sticks, but you say in the video one pound which according to the packaging on my butter 1lbs = 2cups = 4 sticks. Could you clarify?

[@nao5983]

Oh my god!!! I love the new music! 😍😍 Looks amazing!

[@YourFriendlyBarista]

Does anyone else cringe when he slides the glass bowls? I always feelnlike they'll drop

[@kaivickers166]

rachel bernal - I always freak when he pours hot ingredients into them. So scared they’ll crack...

[@YannisGoedermans]

@@kaivickers166 They're most likely made of pyrex glass and thus are pretty heat proof.

[@lorraineg1155]

Yes.. all the time.. my fav video is his vanilla cake video in which one of his vanilla cakes just slides off the rack and falls on the counter😅😅

[@palvd]

Not at all, he wouldnt let anything fall, hes a perfectionist

[@msl3900]

Nope. He knows his strength and prep area.

[@nataliageleta4473]

I am not sure what I like more, the cake or the chef :)

[@bfg3890]

I love the way he has that amazing free standing element but still uses the plug in hot plate.

[@onirochrome]

I tried your recipe for my younger daughter's birthday. Everyone loved it!!! It was abolutly delicious :)

[@benjamingainous7339]

I made this cake for valentine day...It was incredible!!! Thank you so much for an immaculate desert! I didn't let the caramel stiffen and it was a bit runny although tasty. Next time I know!

[@sandrapolichino8806]

Love that you weigh the pans to make them exactly the same.

[@theBabylady]

I followed the written recipe which states 4-6inch pans... I think the layers were to thin and my cake was super unstable. But holy shmokes was it delicious! I also put the brown buttercream on the pumpkin spice cake! Heaven! My kids are asking me to make it again for Thanksgiving and Christmas lol

[@Kim_Mera]

Hello! A question: for the caramel sauce you added "cream" I wonder if you can give more information on the type of cream please...? The cake looks AMAZING! Thanks for sharing

[@SimsGirl4lyfe]

I literally just made the caramel lol I used heavy whipping cream

[@chineeboy18]

This cake looks so delicious with all those spices. While the cake was being frosted with the butter cream and caramel, I was like: "I need to try this". Another great recipe. Wonderful..!!!! (The background music was loudly distracting in this video though). Beautiful cake.

[@questionmark9819]

I use dried apples in pancakes and cakes etc, sometimes I put non dry apples on top. Two textures.

[@rksu747]

I am both amazed and disturbed by your being such a messy baker. I watch your videos and I feel things. Thanks!

[@Lord_frosted]

Mmmm perfection!! Browned butter is my happy place!

[@Veronica-sf9bx]

I recently found your channel. Have watched several videos. You have reignited my love of baking and cake decorating. This cake looks amazingly delicious!

[@husainbana2149]

I made this cake and it was super delicious and moist 😋

[@kaitlinlovesfam3]

I love the music in this video and the cake looks scrumptious.

[@123mikkim321]

I loved this video! I actually used it in my weekly vlog and tagged this video on there. I loved the way it tasted and made my caramel a little thicker. I really looove these recipes and I will probably try another recipe out this week.

[@KM-rm9kn]

Does this cake freeze well? I would like to make the cake a couple of weeks ahead and freeze it unfrosted until the day before serving. I wonder whether moisture in the apples makes freezing it a bad idea. I love what you do, the gram and volume measurements,, nutrition information, excellent photos. Thanks you!❤

[@m.kkawish2023]

I have tried most of your recipes and they r so yummy.will try this as well.thank you so much🇰🇪

[@sidradass6599]

Heyy just made this I used cups for measuring and they were very different from the grams measurements written:/ maybe my cup was too big but i kept going I also replaced the coconut oil with browned butter it smells amazing will let you know when I taste!

[@lindadunstan5881]

Love the recipes and the cool way you demonstrate them.Being a more ' mature woman ' I have to admit I find I waste valuable time converting metric to imperial,maybe we could have both and everyone would be happy!

[@melodybeitzel5378]

You make baking look so easy

[@pamking7838]

Looking forward to making this one. Like how you give different suggestions in your tips and techniques.

[@maricarichardson4217]

You are just simply amazing! One question tho. If I puree the apples instead of leave them chunky, would it mess with my wet to dry ratio?

[@Indiegirl007]

Good question!

[@adbreon]

Yes. Most of the liquid in the apple chunks stays in the apples. Apple sauce will be too wet.

[@moonkissed3033]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Shwriful]

I made this and it is amazing! Your directions are so easy to follow. I’m addicted to your videos! Thank you so much.

[@matthewsantosleal]

I'm too dumb to understand his instructions. How much butter did you brown for the buttercream? He says to use a pound, but then on the screen and the recipe it says 3/4 of a cup. Maybe I'm wrong, but the former is four sticks of butter in the latter is only a stick and a half. How much did you use?

[@Caroline.martin]

Can I use frozen apples? We had so many from our Apple tree this year that I had to prep and freeze a lot, and I'd love to use them in this cake 😍

[@Stbsfa]

I'm sure you've already tried but I'm wondering if maybe you could just thaw them first? I'm quite curious now that's a great question. And what a wonderful thing to have at your own home. I love that!

[@Caroline.martin]

@@Stbsfa thank you thats a good idea too, I'll try with a small amount first and see how it goes. We're so lucky to have an apple tree 😍

[@debbiem2146]

Slides the bowl across the granite, cuts the sound just before you hear the crash... Love this channel!

[@bmwtruefan]

Where did you get that wooden cake turntable? I want one that looks just like that! I’ve googled trying to find it and I haven’t just yet

[@subell44]

I love apple cake, but have not tried it in Years! U have just inspired me to bake. Yum

[@OttomanWarriorWoman]

Autumn or Fall in the UK is amazing and I've been looking for different recipes to try out. So far I've only made Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream, and ginger cupcakes. Will try this at the weekend. Thanks for the video!

[@lolam.9291]

I’ve been wanting to make this cake since early 2020, but wanted to save it for the fall season. In regards to browning the butter; according to the recipe, it calls for 3/4 cups of butter, and the video states one pound. Can you please clarify?

[@garethpengelly]

In the video he says he’s using 0.9kg of icing sugar for the buttercream too. The printed recipe says less than half that amount. I’d love to know for sure before I make it too!

[@christinajackson126]

I'm sorry I missed the new videos but I'm kinda glad lol so I can binge watch what I missed lol 😋😋😋🤗 Thank you for perfect videos 😊

[@meylinzaks3605]

Yessss!! I just made this and it is delicious! My family loved it. They can’t believe I made it. 😂 thank you John!

[@sammylondon5784]

This cake looks amazing, I will definitely try it. I have made the blueberry and lemon cake and it was a real winner. Thank you so much for telling me about cake strips, they have revolutionised my baking. I used to get so frustrated with all the waste when trimming my cakes, well I'm frustrated no more!! :-)

[@helenjzkkillick4097]

I’ve finished it and it’s a really lovely cake. I’m playing around with the idea of making it for my daughter’s wedding in April (our fall) but might try the burnt butter into an actual Swiss meringue buttercream. Maybe. So taking a sample around to her. Thanks, love your posts.