Semi Homemade Caramel Apple Cake
Indulge in the cozy, sweet flavors of autumn with this Semi Homemade Caramel Apple Cake! Perfect for busy bakers, this recipe starts with a convenient yellow cake mix, elevated by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and studded with tender chunks of fresh apples. Finished with a luscious homemade caramel glaze that seeps into every bite, this moist and flavorful dessert is as easy as it is irresistible. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this caramel apple cake is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or an effortless weeknight treat. Garnish with chopped pecans for added crunch, and watch this dessert disappear! Keywords: caramel apple cake, easy fall dessert, semi-homemade cake recipe, spiced apple cake, caramel glaze, quick dessert idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Fresh apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 0.75 cup Caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Optional: chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and water to the dry mix. Beat on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until the batter is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Fold in the finely chopped apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel glaze by mixing the caramel sauce, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Using a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake.
Pour the caramel glaze evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Use a spatula or spoon to spread it if necessary.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Optional: Sprinkle the cake with chopped pecans before serving for added crunch and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 238.0 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 704 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 3380 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 603.5 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 421.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 739 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
