Description
This Homemade Caramel Apple Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of caramel and apples in a moist cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. - Prepare Wet Mixture:
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. - Combine Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using) with a spatula. - Assemble the Cake:
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter. Add the remaining batter over the caramel and then top with the rest of the caramel sauce. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of apple pie spice in place of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- If you prefer, you can use store-bought caramel sauce or make your own for a more personalized touch.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing to keep slices neat.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg