Caramel Apple Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our Caramel Apple Cake, a delightful treat that embodies the warmth of autumn. This moist and tender cake features freshly grated apples harmoniously blended with spices, while a smooth caramel buttercream frosting elevates it to heavenly heights. Drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce, this cake is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply enjoying on a cozy evening at home. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g grated apples
- 110 g vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 140 g sour cream
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g dark brown sugar
- For the buttercream: 100 g butter, 165 g powdered sugar, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel sauce by heating granulated sugar and water until golden brown. Stir in butter, heavy cream, and salt. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
- In another bowl, mix sugars with grated apples and vegetable oil. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; blend well.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Pour into a greased cake pan.
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the buttercream, beat room temperature butter and powdered sugar until smooth; mix in caramel and vanilla.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake with buttercream and drizzle additional caramel on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (81g)
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
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