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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Cozy Up with Caramel Apple Spice Cake for Fall Bliss

Experience the warm flavors of autumn with this Caramel Apple Spice Cake, featuring moist layers, apple filling, and rich salted caramel.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to avoid a dry cake
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder helps the cake rise beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential for fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth characteristic of fall baking
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger enhances spiciness and warmth
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice contributes to the cozy autumn flavor profile
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup canola oil can be replaced with melted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark packed works well
  • 1 cup granulated sugar opt for coconut sugar for a twist
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract high-quality extract makes a difference
  • 3 large eggs ensure they're at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk should be at room temperature
  • 3 cups Gala apples sweet and perfect for filling
For the Apple Filling
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar enhances sweetness of the apples
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch thickens the apple filling
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream adds richness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter choose unsalted for better control
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sift before use

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Skillet
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, eggs, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into three prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 20-24 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Prepare Apple Filling
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add sliced apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Cook until tender.
Make Frosting and Assemble
  1. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, gradually adding sifted powdered sugar until smooth. Incorporate heavy cream and whip until fluffy.
  2. Layer the cakes with frosting and apple filling. Frost the exterior and drizzle with salted caramel.
  3. Chill to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for gatherings.

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