Caramel Apple Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this decadent Caramel Apple Cake, a dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious. This moist, spiced cake is packed with tender chunks of fresh apples and a hint of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, making every bite a burst of seasonal goodness. Topped with a generous drizzle of rich caramel sauce, it’s the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or looking for a cozy treat to enjoy with coffee, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this delightful cake comes together beautifully and serves up to 12, making it an effortless showstopper for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 pieces Eggs (large)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.75 cup Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry mixture, mixing just until combined with each addition.
Fold in the diced apples gently using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is cool, drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top. You can warm the caramel sauce slightly to make it easier to pour, if desired.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for extra decoration.
Slice the cake into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.2 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.9 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 984 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 2706 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 880.8 g | 320% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 607.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1718 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
