Best 11 Warm Apple Cake Optional With Creamy Caramel Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, few things captivate the senses quite like a warm apple cake, its inviting aroma wafting through the air, promising a symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable treat, often adorned with a creamy caramel sauce, is a classic for a reason. Whether you're seeking a comforting indulgence for a cozy afternoon or a centerpiece for a special occasion, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect warm apple cake, complete with an optional creamy caramel sauce that will elevate your dessert to new heights of decadence.

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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.

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

OLD FASHIONED WARM APPLE CAKE



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This cake starts with a buttery spiced batter and itty bitty chunks of juicy, sweet and tart apples are mixed in. Then it's baked up to perfection and served warm with a sticky, warm brown sugar sauce (that tastes like caramel!). This cake is what fall is all about!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp sea salt or table salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
4 cups (468g) peeled, cored and 1/4-inch diced apples*
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup (210g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (58g) packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans, (for topping (optional))
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
1 cup (220g) packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp fine sea salt or table salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the apple cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 by 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside. In a separate medium mixing bowl toss apple cubes with lemon juice, set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whip together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until pale and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time. With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined (batter will be really thick).
  • Add apples and mix just until combined (batter will still be thick). Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out free of batter (a moist crumb is fine), about 33 - 38 minutes (prepare topping around last 5 - 10 minutes of baking so they'll both be served warm).
  • Let cool about 5 minutes then cut into squares and serve warm topping each slice with sauce and optional pecans.
  • For the sauce: In a medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, milk and salt (you can add a little extra if you like more of a salted caramel/toffee flavor).
  • Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil 1 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Let sauce cool slightly. Serve warm over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AMISH APPLE CAKE WITH HOT CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is one of our favorite cake recipes, originally published in Cooking from Quilt Country by Marcia Adams. I modified the caramel sauce a bit and increased the amount of the sauce since it is so wonderful! The cake keeps well and can be reheated briefly in the microwave. Extra caramel sauce is divine over ice cream!

Provided by miss gracie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup pecans, chopped finely
2 1/2 cups cooking apples, chopped medium coarse (such as Granny Smith or Northern Sprys)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup flour
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter.
  • Add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg and beat until blended, then mix in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add the flour and stir just until blended.
  • Stir in the apples and nuts.
  • Pour into an oiled 9 inch round cake pan (I use a glass pie plate) and bake for 30 minutes or until the top springs back when touched lightly in the center.
  • Prepare sauce.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk, then remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and the cream.
  • (The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated over hot water.) Serve the cake warm with the hot caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.
  • The cake gets better as it ages, keeps for a week in the refrigerator, and also freezes well.
  • It can be reheated in the microwave.

WARM APPLE CAKE (OPTIONAL - WITH CREAMY CARAMEL SAUCE)



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This cake is easy and delicious. Top it with Recipe #370422 and you won't believe how good it tastes! This is from Gooseberry Patch. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups apples, cored, peeled, and shredded
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Mix together egg and apples; add to flour mixture. Stir in walnuts.
  • Spread in a lightly greased 8"x8" baking pan. Bake at 350F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm, drizzled with Caramel Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 212.9, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.3, Protein 2.7

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.

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

APPLE CAKE WITH WARM CARAMEL PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Keolani

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar and add eggs. Add flour, spices, soda, salt and vanilla.
  • Mix for one minute. Mix in apples and nuts.
  • Pour into a 9-inch spare pan and bake for 40-45 min at 350*.
  • For Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan; add nuts and cook, stirring over medium-high heat until toasted, about 3 minute.
  • Add brown sugar and cream and cook, stirring, until sauce boils.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.2, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 422.1, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 51.4, Protein 5.9

MY BEST OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH EASY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Make and share this My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake With Easy Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup flour
2 granny smith apples, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup minus 1 tbl. brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and beat.
  • Add rest of dry ingredients and beat til mixed.
  • Fold in apples and pecans. Pour into greased and floured large round, deep cake pan. *Use greased and lightly floured parchment paper
  • on the bottom for easier removal.
  • Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cool a bit, turn out onto rack to cool completely. *Can serve warm, too.
  • Meanwhile, make caramel sauce.
  • Caramel sauce:
  • Melt butter, brown sugar and salt in pan over low-med heat,
  • stirring, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cream and stir well till not grainy.
  • Drizzle lots of caramel sauce over cut cake slices when serving.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of that if desired.
  • 8 servings.

APPLE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Apple Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce image

Caramel apple meets cheesecake in this recipe that gives you a neat twist on either dessert ideal for an autumnal dinner!

Provided by JJ

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
12 pecan halves
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Reserve 3/4 cup of apple pie filling and set aside.
  • Spoon remaining pie filling into crust. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth then add eggs and mix well. Pour over apple filling in crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until center is set. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  • Mix reserved apple filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan. Heat for about 1 minute. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cheesecake. Spread caramel sauce evenly over. Decorate with pecan halves around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 267.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

OCTOBER APPLE CAKE WITH HOT CARAMEL SAUCE



October Apple Cake With Hot Caramel Sauce image

Make and share this October Apple Cake With Hot Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 apples, peeled and grated
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Spray a 8-inch square cake pan with non-stick cooking spray (Pam) or grease pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream butter with sugar. Beat in egg. Stir in flour, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Fold in apples.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cake is done and toothpick comes clean when inserted in cake.
  • Cut in squares when cool and serve with hot caramel sauce (recipe follows).
  • To make caramel sauce melt butter in saucepan over low heat and then add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue stirring for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Remove caramel sauce from heat and serve over apple cake squares.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Apples: Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use Freshly Ground Spices: Freshly ground spices have a more intense flavor than pre-ground spices, so they're worth the extra effort.
  • Don't Overbake the Cake: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Make the Caramel Sauce Ahead of Time: The caramel sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the Cake Warm: The cake is best served warm, straight from the oven. You can also reheat it gently in the microwave or oven.

Conclusion:

This warm apple cake with optional creamy caramel sauce is a delicious and comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a delightful aroma. The caramel sauce is rich and decadent, adding a touch of sweetness and luxury to the cake. Whether you serve it plain or with the caramel sauce, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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