Caramel Apple Spice Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this irresistible Caramel Apple Spice Cake. Packed with tender chunks of fresh apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the natural sweetness of applesauce, this cake delivers a moist, flavorful bite in every slice. Topped with a luscious homemade caramel sauce made from simple pantry ingredients, it boasts a perfect balance of sweet and salty decadence. This autumn-inspired dessert is ideal for festive gatherings, holiday celebrations, or an everyday treat to pair with a warm cup of tea or cider. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing cake is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the diced apples evenly into the batter using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, make the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, light brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let it cool slightly.
Once the cake is cool, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top.
Slice and serve the Caramel Apple Spice Cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.7 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.5 g | 742% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1190 mg | 396% | |
| Sodium | 3644 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 715.2 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 458.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.
