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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Indulge in a slice of Caramel Apple Spice Cake, a delightful combination of moist layers, spiced apples, and a rich glaze.
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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 Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free options.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup canola oil Can swap with melted butter.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Coconut sugar is a good alternative.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for high-quality extract.
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt works as a substitute.
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups apples (Gala) Other varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp work too.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Allows control over flavor.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake pans
  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. Whisk together the canola oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, eggs, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter among the pans and bake for 20–24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare salted caramel by melting sugar over medium heat until amber, then add butter and cream.
  7. In a skillet, melt butter, then add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch, cooking until thick.
  8. Beat unsalted butter, gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cooled caramel, and cinnamon until fluffy.
  9. Assemble the cake with layers of frosting and apple filling, chilling for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation. Make-ahead option available by baking cake layers a day in advance.

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