Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with The BEST Caramel Apple Spice Cake. This delightful dessert combines tender apples and a warm blend of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a heartwarming treat perfect for any occasion. Topped with a rich caramel frosting, this cake is sure to impress at family gatherings or festive celebrations. Enjoy the inviting aroma as it bakes, and savor every bite of its moist texture and sweet caramel drizzle. Celebrate the fall season with this irresistible homemade delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 apple sauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups chopped apples
- 2 cups unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for frosting
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon for frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and applesauce until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and vanilla; gradually add powdered sugar followed by caramel sauce and cinnamon until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cake and drizzle with extra caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg