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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Irresistible Caramel Apple Spice Cake for Cozy Fall Nights

This Caramel Apple Spice Cake is a delightful blend of spiced cake layers and sweet apple filling, drizzled with rich salted caramel, making it a perfect dessert for fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Chilling 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 leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cake rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger adds spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg infuses cozy aroma
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice enhances fall flavor
  • 0.75 cups canola oil alternatively, melted butter
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar choose light or dark
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar coconut sugar can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract opt for high-quality
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cups sour cream Greek yogurt is an alternative
  • 1 cups buttermilk ensure it’s at room temperature
For the Apple Filling
  • 3 cups apples (Gala) or use Fuji or Honeycrisp
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar for apple filling
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch thickens the filling
For the Frosting
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted for smoothness
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream adds richness
For the Salted Caramel
  • 1 cups granulated sugar melt until amber
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream smooth sauce
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cake pans
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans and bake for 20-24 minutes.
  6. Prepare the salted caramel by melting sugar and mixing in other ingredients.
  7. Cook the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon for the apple filling.
  8. Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering the cake, frosting, and apple filling.
  10. Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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