Caramel Apple Cake
A moist, spiced cake loaded with apple pieces and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3 cups finely chopped apples (about 3 medium apples) Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
- 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.