Description
This caramel apple spice cake recipe is the perfect fall dessert, combining fresh apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a luscious caramel glaze. Moist and flavorful, this cake is ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- You can make this cake ahead and add the caramel sauce just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg