MY BEST OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce image

One of the very few ways I'll eat cooked or baked apples! This cake is truely a slice of heaven! While it's apple pickin' time, be sure to squeeze this recipe into your repertoire! Wonderful served slightly warm, drizzled with warm caramel sauce and sprinkled with extra pecans! Mmmmmm!! :D (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup flour
2 granny smith apples, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup minus 1 tbl. light brown sugar, just measure out 1 cup and remove 1 tbl.
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. 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 til not grainy. Drizzle lots of caramel sauce over cut cake slices when serving. Sprinkle more chopped pecans on top of that if desired.

Ricardo Oblea
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This cake is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Timothy Shockley
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out right. It was too dry and the caramel sauce was too runny.


Babul Muhammad
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Usman Omar
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I'm not a fan of caramel, so I omitted the caramel sauce from this recipe. The cake was still delicious without it.


Mostofa Rafe
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


albert Jenkins
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I love the way the apples and caramel sauce meld together in this cake. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Esther Namanghe
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. I always have a few apples on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Sheikh Bilal
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again.


siren
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best apple cake he's ever had.


Tadashi
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The caramel sauce is what really makes this cake special. It's so rich and decadent, and it pairs perfectly with the apples.


Jakob Luna
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This cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday dinner.


Abdullah Harris
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I've been making this apple cake for years, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it!


KANAKA CRACKSUPSAIYOHEAD
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This apple cake is a classic for a reason! It's so simple to make, but the results are always delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch.