Best 9 Amazing Caramel Apple Cake Recipes

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Caramel apples are a classic fall treat that everyone loves. But what if you could take those delicious flavors and turn them into an amazing cake? With this recipe, you can do just that! Our caramel apple cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist and fluffy, with a rich caramel filling and a sweet apple topping. Best of all, it's easy to make!

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EASY CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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This is an extremely delicious apple treat! My husband asked if I bought it at the bakery! When cake has cooled, cover with caramel icing for a wonderful treat.

Provided by Dana R

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 apples, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Cream together vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, canola oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to oil mixture; mix thoroughly. Fold in apples. Pour batter into a cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 27 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 126.4 mg, Sugar 21 g

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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When I go to potlucks, family gatherings or on hunting and fishing trips with my husband and son, this cake is one of my favorite desserts to bring. The flavorful cake stays moist as long as it lasts, which isn't long! -Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3-1/2 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CARAMEL ICING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Dash salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the apples, walnuts and vanilla. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, cream, butter and salt until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
3 cups sugar
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup heavy cream
4 large Golden Delicious apples (1 3/4 to 2 pounds)
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-by-3-inch round cake pan. Make the caramel: Cook the sugar and corn syrup in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is dark amber, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Carefully add the cream and 4 tablespoons butter (it will splatter) and cook, stirring, until combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and let sit 1 minute. Pour 1 1/2 cups caramel into a glass measuring cup and set aside. Pour the remaining caramel into the prepared pan and set aside until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut 3 apples into quarters and cut out the cores with a paring knife. Arrange the pieces skin-side down in the pan (overlapping them slightly) to form a ring about 1/2 inch from the edge. Save any pieces that do not fit for later.
  • Halve the remaining whole apple crosswise. Scoop out the seeds with a melon baller or measuring spoon, leaving the stem on the top half. Chop the bottom and any of the leftover quartered apples into pieces; set aside.
  • Arrange the apple top, stem-side down, in the center of the pan. If the quartered apples shift, just push them back into place.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the batter: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, orange juice and vanilla.
  • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Slip them into the mixer bowl, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 5 more minutes. Scrape down the bowl and beater with a rubber spatula.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add half of the sour cream mixture, then half of the flour mixture. Repeat. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula; finish combining the batter by hand.
  • Spread the batter over the apples in the pan. Top with the chopped apple. Bake on the middle oven rack until the cake is brown on top and springs back when pressed, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (don't worry if the top is dark). Cool in the pan on a rack.
  • Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a skillet wide enough to hold the cake pan. Carefully run a sharp knife around the inside of the pan several times, then rest the pan in the water to soften the caramel, about 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the water and dry.
  • Invert a plate on top of the cake, then flip over the cake and plate. Using pot holders or a towel, wriggle the pan off. Soften the reserved 1 1/2 cups caramel in the microwave, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the cake with some of the caramel. Slice and serve with the rest.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests. -Mrs. Karl Zank, Sand Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve cake warm or cold with warm caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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An easy dessert recipe that features Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix and fresh apple - glazed with rich, buttery caramel.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 large Braeburn apple, peeled, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 8- or 9-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Stir apple and 1/2 cup of the pecans into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, butter and milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Stir gently 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Immediately spoon glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Top with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

WARM CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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Serve this yummy apple upside-down cake warm from the oven. It's all made easier with Betty Crocker™ cake and frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 1/3 cups)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
2/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1/2 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
Caramel topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, cook butter, whipping cream and brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with pecans; top with sliced apples.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and apple pie spice with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Carefully spoon batter over apple mixture.
  • Bake 41 to 47 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Loosen sides of cake from pan. Place heatproof serving platter upside down on pan; carefully turn platter and pan over. Let pan remain over cake about 1 minute so caramel can drizzle over cake. Remove pan.
  • In small bowl, mix frosting and whipped topping. Serve warm cake topped with frosting mixture and drizzled with caramel topping. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 1 g

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE AND GLAZE



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This is a luscious, moist cake with chunks of apple and a sweet glaze that will melt on your tongue. For a thicker caramel, let glaze stand for a half hour before spreading on the warm cake.

Provided by Nana Clares Kitchen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h46m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups thinly sliced apples
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup fluted tube baking pan (such as a Bundt® pan).
  • Combine white sugar and vegetable oil in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment; beat in eggs and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just blended. Stir in apples and pecans by hand to form a very heavy batter. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave cake in the pan.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until a thickened glaze is formed, about 1 minute.
  • Pull the cake away from the sides of the pan with a fork. Pour glaze onto the cake immediately. Let cake cool in pan, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 278.5 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

AMAZING CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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My husband got this recipe from a former co-worker after she brought the apple cake to a food day. I've made a few adjustments to the recipe and my husband says it's even better than the original (maybe he's just being nice?). Either way, every time we've made it our guests LOVE it and almost always have more than one piece. You can serve with whipped topping or ice cream.

Provided by run for your life

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter (softened or melted)
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 golden delicious apples
2 Granny Smith apples
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, butter and eggs together.
  • Add remaining dry ingredients (will be thick, like cookie dough).
  • Peel and chop apples.
  • Add chopped apples to batter, mix well.
  • Spread into greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes.
  • Shortly before the cake is done baking add the remaining 3 Tbs butter, sugars and whipping cream to sauce pan on medium heat.
  • Sir frequently until slightly thick.
  • Pour sauce over warm cake.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 368.2, Carbohydrate 76.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 57.9, Protein 3.7

APPLE CAKE WITH HOT CARAMEL SAUCE



Apple Cake With Hot Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Marcia Adams

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup pecans
5 medium apples to yield 2 1/2 cups chopped (use firm cooking apples like Northern Spy or McIntosh)
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 scant teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Sweetened whipped cream and fresh unpeeled apple slices

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pecans in the workbowl of a food processor and process until fine. Set aside. Peel, core and quarter the apples and place them in the workbowl of the processor and process until they are in medium-coarse shards, about the size of almonds. Set aside.
  • Place the butter in a large mixer bowl, add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the egg and beat until blended. Add the soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and mix quickly. Add the flour and just blend, then the apples and nuts.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch-round cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the top springs back when touched with a finger. Cool slightly. Center may sink somewhat.
  • For the caramel sauce, melt the butter, brown sugar and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and milk. Stir again with the whisk.
  • To serve the sauce with the apple cake, cut the cake into eight wedges. Ladle a large spoonful of the hot sauce onto each of eight dessert plates. Place a wedge of cake on top of the sauce. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and two apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 560, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 482 milligrams, Sugar 56 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • For a richer caramel sauce, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • To make the cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time to 35-40 minutes.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a layer of chopped walnuts or pecans to the cake batter before baking.
  • Caramel Apple Cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Caramel Apple Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its moist cake, sweet caramel sauce, and tart apples, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Caramel Apple Cake a try!

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