My Best Old Fashioned Apple Cake with Easy Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of fall with "My Best Old Fashioned Apple Cake with Easy Caramel Sauce," a timeless treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples with a luscious, homemade caramel drizzle. This moist and tender apple cake is studded with juicy apple bits and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts for added texture. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s quick to prepare, baking to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. The highlight? A dreamy caramel sauce, made with butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, that’s irresistibly rich and silky. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or whenever you crave comfort in a dessert, this apple cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of hot coffee. Whether serving a crowd or treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for caramel sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. 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, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Slice into squares to serve.
Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over each serving of cake. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 323.6 g | 415% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.2 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 802 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 2942 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 776.6 g | 282% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 506.5 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1757 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.
