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Caramelized Apple Cake

Caramelized Apple Cake

Moist, spiced Caramelized Apple Cake with salted caramel frosting. Perfect easy fall dessert recipe with tips for the best apple cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups chopped apples (about 2-3 large apples)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Four 8-inch round cake pans
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four 8-inch round cake pans. Optionally, line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and applesauce for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, and then incorporate the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
  7. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cooling, make the frosting by beating softened butter until smooth, then mix in vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between each layer and covering the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Optionally, drizzle extra caramel and decorate with apple slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out ingredients such as applesauce for plain yogurt or sour cream. If you're missing some spices, a pumpkin pie spice blend will work well. Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or for 5 days in the refrigerator. Enjoy the aromas and flavors of this cozy cake!
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