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Caramel Apple Cake

Caramel Apple Cake
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If you’re in search of a delightful dessert that embodies the flavors of fall, look no further than this Caramel Apple Cake! This moist and tender cake features the perfect balance of sweet apples and warm spices, all beautifully topped with a luscious caramel buttercream and drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce. Ideal for sharing during chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this cake is sure to become a cherished recipe in your collection. With its easy preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this autumn-inspired treat effortlessly. Get ready to impress your family and friends with every slice!

Ingredients

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  • 90 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 25 g butter
  • 100 g heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 240 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g dark brown sugar
  • 200 g apples (grated)
  • 110 g vegetable oil (room temperature)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 140 g sour cream (14-18% room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g butter (room temperature)
  • 165 g powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tsp caramel
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the homemade salted caramel sauce by cooking granulated sugar with water until it turns amber, then adding butter, heavy cream, and salt.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
  3. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, grated apples, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake the batter in a greased cake pan at 350°F (180°C) for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the buttercream frosting, beat room-temperature butter with powdered sugar before adding caramel sauce and vanilla extract.
  7. Once cooled, frost your cake generously and drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce.

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