Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze, a show-stopping dessert that marries moist, spiced cake with a luscious, buttery caramel topping. Packed with juicy chunks of fresh apples and the option to add crunchy walnuts or pecans, this easy-to-make cake bursts with comforting textures and warming flavors. It’s baked to golden perfection and finished with a rich homemade caramel glaze for an irresistibly sweet finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy family treat, this apple cake requires just 20 minutes of prep time before the oven works its magic. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and let your kitchen fill with the dreamy aroma of apples and cinnamon. Ideal for dessert lovers, this recipe delivers a sweet experience that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for caramel glaze)
- 1 cup Brown sugar (for caramel glaze)
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream (for caramel glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for caramel glaze)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for caramel glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s) and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the caramel glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
Remove the caramel glaze from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let it cool for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the top. Allow it to set for a few minutes before serving.
Slice and enjoy your Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 532.5 g | 683% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.5 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 201.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 884 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 3310 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 969.5 g | 353% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 698.0 g | ||
| Protein | 74.1 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 556 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 2078 mg | 44% | |
*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.
