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Home » Recipes » Fall Recipes » Caramel Apple Cake

Caramel Apple Cake

By: Liz  /  Published: May 2, 2018  /  Updated: June 4, 2018  /   Leave a comment

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Before I got married, the mere mention of caramel apple cake would set my blood to boiling. My not-yet-my-husband-still-my-boyfriend’s mother used to make caramel cake regularly for the girl he used to date and I didn’t want anything to do with anything she liked.

Well, except for the guy. I married him. Ha!

We divorced a few years ago, and I’m not mad at caramel cake anymore. In fact, I love it, but I don’t make my mother-in-law’s recipe; I make mine with apples — so it’s caramel apple cake and it has the most delicious caramel frosting.

caramel apple cake recipe

I make it with whatever kind of apples I have in the house and two medium apples will do the trick just fine.

caramel apple cake fresh from oven

While the cake is baking, start work on the caramel topping. It takes some babysitting, but trust me, it’s worth it!

caramel apple cake frosting

When the cake is still hot, pour that caramel-y goodness over the top, and smooth it as best you can before it starts to harden.

add caramel apple cake frosting to cake

Let the cake and frosting cool completely, then cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

piece of cake on a plate

Pssst, I used Dixie Crystals sugar in my caramel apple cake!

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Caramel Apple Cake

Liz – Eat Move Make
Caramel apple cake topped with a warm and buttery caramel frosting poured over the cake when it's fresh from the oven. The best caramel-y goodness!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

Caramel Apple Cake

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, diced

Caramel Apple Cake Frosting

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

Caramel Apple Cake

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9 x 13 x 2-inch cake pan with baking spray containing flour.
  • In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well blended, light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one by one. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. 
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients in mixer, combining well. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes. Let cool on cooling rack for a few minutes, then spread prepared frosting (below) over top. 

Caramel Apple Cake Frosting

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt and combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar. Reduce heat to low and let cook for 1 1/2 – 2 hours until mixture has thickened and turned a golden caramel color. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Spread over warm cake. Let cool completely before serving.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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Enjoy!

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Michele @ Queenbeebaker says

    May 22, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    This looks heavenly! It’s seriously calling my name. 😮

    Reply
  2. Brenda Haines says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    I love apple cake! I never thought to put a caramel topping on it. Genius!

    Reply
  3. Jenna Hudson says

    May 15, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    Caramel and apple one of my favorite food combos.With a scoop of ice cream it sounds divine.

    Reply
  4. Christina Almond says

    May 12, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    This looks delicious! I love that the ingredients and simple and straight forward–things that I would easily have on hand!

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    May 6, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    I love apple cake. I’m going to have to try it with this caramel frosting.

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    May 4, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    This looks yum! I’ve been really craving a caramel dessert lately, and these look delicious!

    Reply
  7. Alissa Apel says

    May 3, 2018 at 10:06 am

    Yes please! I wonder if Isaak would like this cake for his birthday. I’ll have to ask him. It looks so good!

    Reply

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