Apple Walnut Cake With Caramel Glaze Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Walnut Cake With Caramel Glaze

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar + ½ cup granulated sugar for glaze
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• Canola Oil
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Brown Sugar
• Milk

How to Make Apple Walnut Cake With Caramel Glaze

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 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. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup apple sauce, beating until just combined. Fold in 2 cups peeled and chopped apples and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before adding the glaze.
7. For the caramel glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup heavy cream, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
8. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
9. Pour the warm caramel glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Let it set before slicing and serving.