Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Sauce

Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of autumn with this Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Sauce. Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this moist and tender cake is studded with finely chopped apples for a delightful burst of natural sweetness in every bite. The crowning glory is a luscious homemade caramel sauce, rich with buttery brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, perfectly complementing the spiced cake. Whether you’re baking for a fall gathering or treating yourself to a special dessert, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers bakery-worthy results in just over an hour. Serve it warm with a drizzle of caramel, and watch it disappear as the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Keywords: apple spice cake, caramel sauce, fall dessert, homemade cake, spiced apple cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk
• 0.5 cups For the caramel sauce: Unsalted butter
• 1 cup For the caramel sauce: Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups For the caramel sauce: Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon For the caramel sauce: Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Gently fold in the finely chopped apples until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To make the caramel sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.

Step 11

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 12

Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the cooled cake before serving.

Step 13

Serve slices of the apple spice cake with extra caramel sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1883.6 grams (1883.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5882

Total Fat 292.50g	375%
Saturated Fat 182.70g	914%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 800mg	267%
Sodium 2854mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 803.40g	292%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 591.90g
Protein 37.30g	75%

Vitamin D 154IU	768%
Calcium 726mg	56%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 1605mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 53.6%