Best 6 Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Caramel Cake Recipes

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Pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and caramel—these four flavors come together in perfect harmony to create a cake that is moist, flavorful, and simply irresistible. Whether you're enjoying a slice with a cup of coffee or serving it as a dessert at your next gathering, this cake is sure to be a hit. Read on to discover the best recipe for "pumpkin apple cinnamon caramel cake", with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your cake turns out perfect every time.

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

APPLE CINNAMON LAYER CAKE WITH GOOEY CARAMEL DRIZZLE



Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake with Gooey Caramel Drizzle image

This impressive cake is filled with the familiar flavors of fall-cinnamon and apples-and it's simply a wonderful way to enjoy them.

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick baking spray
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk, at room temperature
2 apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Caramel, for drizzling (about 6 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • For the apple cinnamon cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with baking spray or line with parchment.
  • Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated.
  • Add the vanilla extract and beat until incorporated, then remove the bowl from the mixer.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl, then stir into the creamed butter mixture by hand. Mix the milk into the batter until smooth.
  • You should have about 6 cups of batter. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the batter (or a quarter of your total batter) into one of the prepared cake pans; add a quarter of the apples and a quarter of the brown sugar mixture, lightly patting the apple mixture into the batter. Gently pour another 1 1/2 cups of the batter over the apple layer; top with another quarter of the apples and brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat the apples into the batter.
  • Repeat with the remaining cake pan, batter, apples and brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the cakes slightly, then invert them onto a rack to cool completely.
  • For the cinnamon buttercream: Add the butter, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on slow to incorporate all the ingredients. If the frosting seems too thick, add the remaining tablespoon heavy cream. Turn the mixer on high and beat until the frosting is lighter and fluffier, 1 to 2 minutes. (You want the frosting to be a spreadable consistency.)
  • To assemble the cake: place the first layer of cake on a cake stand. Drizzle with up to 3 tablespoons of caramel. Spread the top of the layer with all of the frosting. Place the other cake layer on top and drizzle with up to 3 tablespoons of caramel. Serve immediately.
  • The cake keeps, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

APPLE-PUMPKIN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake image

We love the combination of classic fall fruits in this cake. I bake the apples on the bottom to keep them plump and moist, then flip the cake so they're on top. This is best served warm with vanilla ice cream, but we enjoy digging in any time of day. -Christina Yahraes, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup softened butter, divided
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 medium apples (about 10 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; spread mixture into a 9-in. pie plate. Arrange apples in a single layer over butter mixture., Cream remaining butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in pumpkin. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and remaining cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spread batter evenly over apples. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Loosen sides of cake from pie plate with a knife. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm and, if desired, with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN-APPLE CARAMEL HOTDISH



Pumpkin-Apple Caramel Hotdish image

This is a combination of my pumpkin spice bundt cake - another Midwestern classic - and a caramelly apple crisp. It's perfect straight from the oven with a scoop of ice cream as dessert, then served warm the next morning for breakfast.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3 large apples, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Butter a 9-inch square (or other 2 1/2-quart) baking dish.
  • Make the pumpkin cake layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, vegetable oil, both sugars, eggs, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, then whisk to combine. Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.
  • Make the apple layer: In the same bowl, toss the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Scatter the apples evenly over the pumpkin batter.
  • Make the topping: Using the same bowl again, combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, oats and salt until small clumps form. Spread the topping evenly over the apples.
  • Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to insulate the bottom while it bakes and to catch any drips. Bake until the cake is slightly domed and the edges are set and gently bubbling and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs but is not wet, 60 to 75 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Sauce image

If a recipe has pumpkin in it, it's likely I'll enjoy it! This one resulted when I added my favorite key ingredient to an old recipe for spice cake that I had. Everyone who's tried it has enjoyed it. -Roberta Peck, Fort Hill, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin and oil until smooth; add to the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended, about 1 minute. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For sauce, combine the brown sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in water and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cut cake into squares and serve with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH APPLE CRISP TOPPING



Pumpkin Cake with Apple Crisp Topping image

An apple crisp-like topping sits atop a spiced pumpkin cake for a decadent fall dessert! Make sure to use a high-sided 9x13-inch pan as this cake rises a lot while baking!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Pumpkin Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a high-sided 9x13-inch pan.
  • Prepare apples: Toss together apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl until combined.
  • Prepare topping: mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Prepare cake batter: Mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  • Beat white sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in pumpkin puree, applesauce, sour cream, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, taking care to not overmix.
  • Pour cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Scatter apple slices evenly over the top and sprinkle with topping. Place the pan onto a baking tray to catch any spills.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of the cake springs back lightly when touched, 70 to 80 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 376.3 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

CARAMEL APPLE ECLAIR CAKE



Caramel Apple Eclair Cake image

This delicious no-bake dessert combines apples, vanilla pudding and cinnamon graham crackers topped off with a caramel icing. It's best to refrigerate it for 24 hours to let the dessert have time to form a cake-like consistency.

Provided by BONO1

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant French vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (14.4 ounce) box cinnamon graham crackers
1 (18 ounce) container caramel apple dip
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine the apples, cinnamon and sugar in a saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. If the mixture ends up with a lot of liquid, mix in a little bit of flour, and simmer until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding and milk until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and fold in the whipped topping.
  • To assemble the cake, line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a single layer of cinnamon graham crackers. Use a slotted spoon to make a thin layer of the apple mixture. Top with a generous layer of the pudding, about 1/3. Repeat layers until you have three layers of apples and pudding and four layers of crackers.
  • Warm the caramel apple dip in the microwave oven until it can be easily poured. Pour this over the top layer of graham crackers. Refrigerate for at least overnight, but up to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 282.8 mg, Sugar 43.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe pumpkin for the best flavor.
  • Peel and cube the pumpkin before cooking it.
  • Cook the pumpkin until it is soft and tender.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the pumpkin.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, apple sauce, and cinnamon to the cake batter.
  • Bake the cake according to the recipe instructions.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting it.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting or a caramel frosting for the best flavor.
  • Decorate the cake with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin apple cinnamon caramel cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for fall gatherings. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. The combination of pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and caramel is simply irresistible. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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