Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Apple Spice Cake, a crowd-pleasing masterpiece perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! This recipe, inspired by a delightful golf outing treat, combines the warmth of cinnamon spice with the sweetness of caramelized apples and a decadent homemade caramel sauce. Easy to follow instructions and precise measurements guarantee baking success, leaving you with a moist and flavorful cake that will impress your friends and family.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 1042 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Granny Smith Apples
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Vanilla
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)

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How to Make Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in 3 cups peeled and chopped apples and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt.
  9. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Let cool slightly.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before pouring the caramel sauce over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

328g

Fat

71g

Carbs

40g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce?

Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 110 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce?

Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce has approximately 1042 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 92 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce?

The key ingredients for Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Sauce are Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Cinnamon, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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