Warm Apple Cake Optional with Creamy Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the cozy, homemade comfort of this Warm Apple Cake with optional Creamy Caramel Sauce—a dessert that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Bursting with tender pieces of fresh apples and infused with warm cinnamon spice, this irresistibly moist cake is baked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. The creamy homemade caramel sauce, made from butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, elevates this treat to a whole new level of decadence. Enjoy it warm straight from the oven, drizzled with the luscious sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt for a hint of sweet-salty contrast. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a simple weeknight indulgence, this apple cake pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. Easy to prepare, yet impressive in flavor, this recipe is an ideal crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the creamy caramel sauce. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the caramel sauce from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes. If using, sprinkle sea salt over the sauce for an optional salted caramel flavor.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Serve warm with a generous drizzle of the creamy caramel sauce. Optionally, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 552 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 204 mg | 4% | |
*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.
