Best 9 Carolina Apple Cake Recipes

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Carolina apple cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh apples, a moist cake batter, and a sweet crumb topping. This cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is sure to please everyone at your table. There are many different recipes for Carolina apple cake, but they all share a few key ingredients and techniques. The most important ingredient in a Carolina apple cake is, of course, apples. Granny Smith apples are a popular choice for this cake, as they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that balances out the sweetness of the cake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KARDEA'S CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



Kardea's Caramel Apple Cake image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray or unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium apples (I used a mix of green and Pink Lady apples)
1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
One 11-ounce package caramels, preferably Kraft Caramels
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously grease and flour a 9- or 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. Peel, core and dice 3 cups apples. Set aside.
  • Blend the oil, sugars and vanilla in a bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in a stand mixer until well mixed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. The batter will be very thick. Fold in the apple pieces. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes, then remove the cake from the pan to a cooling rack.
  • For the caramel sauce: Meanwhile, heat the caramels and milk in a saucepan on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the caramels are completely melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then drizzle over the cake just before serving.

TRADITIONAL IRISH APPLE CAKE



Traditional Irish Apple Cake image

A delicious Irish apple cake that is great for serving with tea or coffee.

Provided by jenio

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 apples, or more to taste - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-1/2x11-inch lasagna dish or roasting pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until light and soft. Beat in 1 egg then 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture. Repeat twice more. Fold in two-thirds of the remaining flour. Stir in milk; fold in the rest of the flour.
  • Spread 1/2 the batter into the bottom of the prepared dish. Distribute apple slices on top and cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees (163 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 157.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

EASY APPLE CAKE



Easy Apple Cake image

After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ROMANIAN APPLE CAKE



Romanian Apple Cake image

This is a wonderfully simple, yet delicious cake! It is so moist and fresh, it will surely be a favorite with your family, just like it is with mine! The main length of the preparation time is cutting and peeling the apples. A mixture of apples works great, although I usually use Golden Delicious.

Provided by RAVRAM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 apples, peeled and cored
3 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Cut the apples into 1 inch wedges. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until blended. Mix in the baking soda, oil, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in the flour, just until incorporated. Fold in the apples and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly. May be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 123.6 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

APPLE CAKE I



Apple Cake I image

This is a tasty cake that stores well and is quite easy to make.

Provided by Judy Richardson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups diced apple without peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Beat vegetable oil and eggs until foamy. Add the sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, baking, soda, salt, and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the diced apples. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Cake needs no frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

OLD FASHIONED APPLE CAKE



Old Fashioned Apple Cake image

A moist apple cake that I make in an angel food pan. Sauce is poured over cake when taken out of oven. Delicious!

Provided by TCCLOWN

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, nuts and coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour glaze over cake and let stand for 1 hour before turning out.
  • To make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 41 g

CAROLYN'S APPLE PUDDING CAKE



Carolyn's Apple Pudding Cake image

Is there anything nicer than the smell of apples and cinnamon? This is such a comforting dessert. Easy to make and low in fat too. You probably already have everything at hand. A good friend gave this to me many moons ago. I believe she got it from a women's group in Meaford Ontario. This is also terrific baked in individual ramekins or onion soup bowls. For a change of pace, try adding raisins or whole cranberries to the apples prior to pouring on the batter.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 -6 apples, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1 cup flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening, melted
1/2 cup milk
cinnamon sugar (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Slice apples, with or without the peel, to fill a casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and water.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl or shaker, combine vanilla, egg, melted shortening and milk.
  • Add to the flour mixture and beat until smooth, then pour over the apples.
  • If desired, sprinkle with sugar cinnamon.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until golden.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 336.5, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 46.3, Protein 6.2

MOUNTAIN APPLE CAKE



Mountain Apple Cake image

Does this cake catch your eye? It is not only beautiful but melts in your mouth; it is so moist. It's a must try for any apple lover!! Very easy recipe.

Provided by chef heather in cul

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9 inch bunt, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups sliced apples
1 1/2 cups pecans, black walnuts, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 tablespoon milk
additional nuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix eggs, oil, and sugar. Blend well.
  • Sift flour, salt,soda and cinnamon.
  • Add to egg mixture.
  • Add vanilla, apples and nuts. Mix well.
  • Pour into a 9 inch bundt pan.
  • Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours at 350°F until cake is set in the middle and is golden brown.
  • Meanwhile combine brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla in a sauce pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour over cake while it is hot out of the oven (leave cake in the bundt pan).
  • When cooled completely remove cake to a serving plate.
  • For frosting, combine powdered sugar, mayonnaise, vanilla and milk until a smooth, slightly thick icing forms.
  • Once cake is cooled drizzle icing over entire cake.
  • Sprinkle with additional nuts and enjoy!
  • I have done several variations such as added raisins, mango, and even bananas with the apples they all have came out great!
  • Just play with the recipe and add your favorites and it sure to be a hit at any party or family gathering.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.1, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 74.9, Sodium 387.6, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 74.3, Protein 6.6

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



Caramel Apple Cake image

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.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Honeycrisp are all good choices.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too mushy.
  • Toss the apples with a little bit of lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Carolina Apple Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and slightly tart apples, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Carolina Apple Cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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