Description
Caramel Apple Cake is the perfect fall dessert, blending the tartness of fresh apples with rich, gooey caramel. This moist cake, infused with cinnamon and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle, will fill your kitchen with an irresistible autumn aroma. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite offers a delightful flavor experience that leaves you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups chopped tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter and eggs until frothy. Stir in chopped apples.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour half of the caramel sauce into the batter before transferring it to the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce on top while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg