Country Caramel Apple Cake
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly indulgent, this Country Caramel Apple Cake is the perfect dessert for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. Featuring tender bites of cinnamon-spiced, apple-studded cake baked to golden perfection, this recipe captures the essence of comfort food in every slice. A luscious, homemade caramel sauce made with brown sugar and cream is generously drizzled over the top, infusing each bite with velvety sweetness. Packed with fresh diced apples and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts, this cake delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s an impressive yet simple treat that pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect for fall desserts, rustic celebrations, or any occasion that calls for the rich flavors of caramel and apples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 units Eggs, large
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed (for caramel sauce)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.
Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it 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.
While the cake bakes, prepare the caramel sauce by combining the heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the caramel sauce constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. Let it boil gently for 2 minutes, then remove it from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, and set the sauce aside to cool slightly.
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the apple cake before serving. Optionally, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 241.5 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.1 g | 615% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1062 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 2964 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 802.6 g | 292% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 576.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*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.
