Description

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our Caramel Apple Cake, a delightful dessert that combines soft, moist cake with fresh grated apples and rich caramel flavors. This easy-to-make treat features a luscious caramel buttercream frosting and homemade salted caramel sauce that will impress your guests at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, family dinners, or seasonal celebrations, this cake is sure to be the star of the show. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even beginner bakers can create a stunning masterpiece that captures the essence of fall in every bite.

Ingredients

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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 all spice
100 g granulated sugar
100 g dark brown sugar
200 g grated apples
110 g vegetable oil
2 eggs
140 g sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
90 g granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
1 tbsp water (for caramel sauce)
25 g butter (for caramel sauce)
100 g heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
Pinch of salt (for caramel sauce)
100 g butter (for buttercream)
165 g powdered sugar
2–3 tsp caramel
1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)

Instructions

Prepare the caramel sauce by combining sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Boil until golden brown, then stir in butter and heavy cream with a pinch of salt. Let cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and all spice.
In another bowl, mix sugars, grated apples, oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just mixed.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For buttercream frosting: Beat room temperature butter until creamy; add powdered sugar gradually followed by caramel sauce and vanilla extract.
Frost cooled cake with buttercream and drizzle with additional caramel before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Substitute different apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji for varied flavors. For gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.