Best 12 Ginger Cake With Caramel Apple Topping Recipes

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Ginger cake with caramel apple topping is a classic dessert that combines the warm and comforting flavors of ginger and caramel with the sweetness of apples. Whether you're preparing it for a special occasion or simply seeking a delightful treat, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect recipe for your taste and preferences. With a variety of options available, you'll discover the secrets to creating a moist and flavorful ginger cake topped with a luscious caramel apple sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. From simple and straightforward recipes for beginners to more intricate creations for experienced bakers, there's a recipe here to suit every skill level and desire.

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

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.

GINGER CAKE WITH CARAMEL-APPLE TOPPING



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Whole wheat flour makes a better-for-you addition to this updated ginger cake. The creamy yogurt topping is like the icing on the cake, it's the best part!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy harvest peach or creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/2 cup caramel fat-free topping
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 medium tart apple, chopped
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch square pan. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the yogurt and the caramel topping; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • In large bowl, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and all remaining ingredients except apple and lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed 45 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Stir in half of the chopped apple. Pour batter into pan. Sprinkle lemon juice over remaining apple; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Bake 38 to 43 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve with topping mixture and remaining chopped apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL TOPPING



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Meet the Cook: A wonderful harvest of apples that we picked up at a local orchard one year inspired me to adjust a recipe I'd seen and come up with this moist cake. After we were married, I learned through trial and error (at times, lots of those!) to cook for my husband. Today, he and I have two grown children. -Paulette Reyenga, Brantford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
2 cups finely shredded peeled apples
CARAMEL TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and coconut; set aside. In another bowl, combine the next six ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, water and apples. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with nut mixture. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the topping ingredients; cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 8 minutes, stirring constantly. , Poke holes with a fork in top of the hot cake; immediately spoon topping over cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield one 13-by-9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups (about 2 apples) grated unpeeled Granny Smith apple (see Cook's Note)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Homemade Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the butter with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add the apple, beating just until blended.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the butter mixture, and mix just until blended. Stir in the walnuts, if desired.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Serve with Homemade Caramel Sauce and, if desired, whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Cook the sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking slowly, until thickened. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Keep refrigerated up to one week after you make it. Just be sure to warm it up before serving.

CARAMEL APPLE LOAF CAKE



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A super moist apple cake made in a loaf pan. Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce over the top and serve with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or by itself.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Apple Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup applesauce
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup chopped nuts
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat sugar, applesauce, egg, oil, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl until well combined.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a second bowl. Add to sugar mixture and stir to combine. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, heavy whipping cream, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Let caramel cool, then drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL TOPPING



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Provided by Wendy Popp

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Pecan     Winter     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Virginia     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup Bundt pan with nonstick spray. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons flour mixture to Bundt pan and tilt to coat. Set pan aside. Place apples and 2 tablespoons flour mixture in another medium bowl; toss to coat apples. Combine 1 cup brown sugar, vegetable oil, 1 cup sugar, eggs, and 3 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is thick, about 4 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining flour mixture. Fold apple mixture and pecans into batter; transfer to prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer cake in pan to rack. Let stand while making caramel.
  • Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Whisk in remaining 1 cup brown sugar, then milk. Continue to whisk until topping is smooth and blended and comes to boil, about 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon 1/4 cup hot caramel topping over warm cake in pan. Let stand until topping is absorbed into cake, about 15 minutes. Turn cake out onto platter. Pour remaining warm topping over cake. Let stand until cool, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome. Let stand at room temperature.)

CARAMEL-APPLE GINGERBREAD



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Whip up a warm and spicy dessert with a little help from a Betty Crocker® mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
3/4 cup chunky applesauce
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or raisins
1/2 to 3/4 cup caramel topping
2/3 cup whipped cream topping in aerosol can

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix gingerbread mix, applesauce, water, butter and egg with spoon until well blended. Stir in dates. Spoon into ungreased 8- or 9-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
  • Top each warm square of gingerbread with caramel topping and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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This is my favorite cake. A rich,buttery apple cake. No need for icing. I make this cake very often. It can be served warm with a dollop of whipped cream, served cold or even frozen for later use .You will be handing out copies of this recipe.Recipe came from a Robin Hood cookbook.

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups peeled apples (diced or cut into small pieces)
0.5 (225 g) package package chipits skor toffee pieces
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
0.5 (225 g) package chipits skor toffee pieces
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Combine flour, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream making 3 dry and 2 liquid additions. Fold in apples and skor Bits. Spread batter evenley in greased 13x9 cake pan.
  • combine all topping ingredients, mixing until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

CARAMEL APPLE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, white sugar, brown sugar, flour

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 apples, granny smith or pink lady are recommended
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, chopped into small pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • Core apples and cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) slices, then cut those slices in half width-wise.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples and all filling ingredients. Stir well and transfer to a 13x9 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
  • For the topping - in a separate bowl, combine all topping ingredients and mash together with a fork until it forms into small and medium-sized clumps.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the liquid has thickened and the apples are tender.
  • Cool for 10 minutes and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 58 grams

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL TOPPING ( PAULA DEEN)



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This rich cake was served at 'The Lady and Sons' restaurant's in Savannah, GA. It is a poke cake with a caramel sauce. It tastes like a caramel apple in a pan! My cake bakes for 50 minutes.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups diced apples (canned or fresh)
3/4 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Lightly grease and flour 13 x 9-inch baking dish; Preheat oven to 350°F Cream together sugar, eggs, and oil; Add flour; mix together until well blended; Add vanilla, nuts, and diced apples.
  • Spread into pan; bake for 45 to 60 minutes; Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • When cake is done, punch holes in it with a knife and pour topping over.
  • Topping: Heat all ingredients together over medium heat; Bring to boil, stirring constantly; Let boil for about 2 minutes; Pour over warm cake.

WINTER SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE TOPPING



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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Apple     Spring     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
13 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
6 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled, each cut into 6 wedges, cored
4 tablespoons plus 1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with nonstick spray. Line bottom with foil; spray foil. Wrap outside of pan with foil.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Sauté apples until almost tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Increase heat to high and toss until sugar melts and apples are deep brown, about 4 minutes. Pour apple mixture onto large plate (do not clean skillet).
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup sugar and cook until mixture is deep golden brown, stirring often, about 7 minutes (mixture will be grainy). Add cream and vinegar (do not stir). Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer without stirring until most of caramel bits dissolve, about 8 minutes. Uncover and whisk until sauce is slightly thick, deep brown and reduced to generous 1 cup, about 3 minutes longer. Pour caramel sauce into small saucepan.
  • Spread 3 tablespoons caramel sauce over bottom of prepared pan. Arrange apple wedges side by side, rounded side down, in caramel in 2 concentric circles. Sift flour and next 6 ingredients into bowl. Beat 6 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl to blend (mixture will be grainy). Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then vanilla and 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Beat in half of dry ingredients, then sour cream, then remaining dry ingredients.
  • Spoon batter evenly over apples. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool cake in pan 5 minutes.
  • Cut around cake; remove pan sides. Cool cake 15 minutes longer. Place platter atop cake; invert cake onto platter. Remove pan bottom and foil. Replace any dislodged apples. Rewarm remaining caramel sauce. Serve cake warm or at room temperature with sauce.

APPLE CAKE WITH HOT CARAMEL SAUCE



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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 the best flavor, use fresh, ripe apples for the topping. Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work well. - If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a 9x13 inch sheet pan. Just make sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. - Be sure to grease and flour your baking dish before pouring in the batter. This will help the cake to release easily after baking. - To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. - Let the cake cool completely before adding the caramel apple topping. This will help to prevent the topping from seeping into the cake. - If you don't have any caramel sauce, you can make your own by melting butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan. - Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This ginger cake with caramel apple topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful cake is topped with a sweet and gooey caramel apple topping that is sure to impress your guests. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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