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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Irresistible Caramel Apple Spice Cake for Cozy Fall Nights

This Caramel Apple Spice Cake combines spiced layers with sweet apple filling and rich salted caramel, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to avoid dryness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cake rise
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger offers depth
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg infuses cozy aroma
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice enhances fall flavor
  • 1 cup canola oil keeps cake moist
  • 1 cup brown sugar provides sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar additional sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for flavor enhancement
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ¾ cup sour cream adds richness
  • ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
For the Apple Filling
  • 3 cups Gala apples peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar enhances apple flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch thickens filling
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon additional cinnamon for flavor
For the Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar melt until amber
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter for richness
  • ½ cup heavy cream adds creaminess
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for depth

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • Skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Gently fold dry mixture into wet until just incorporated.
  5. Distribute batter evenly in pans and bake for 20-24 minutes.
  6. Make salted caramel while cakes cool, melt sugar until amber.
  7. Prepare apple filling in a skillet, mix until tender and bubbly.
  8. Beat frosting ingredients together until fluffy.
  9. Assemble cake layers with filling and frosting, drizzle caramel over top.
  10. Chill assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix batter.

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