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
Keywords: Use firm apples like Granny Smith for tartness. Add nuts for extra crunch or swap apples with pears for variation. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat slices in the microwave.