Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

Easy apple cake with caramel sauce on a plate.

5 from 6 votes

Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

With a tender crumb, shredded apples, and spice, Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce is a dessert that pairs effortlessly with warm caramel and your favorite topping.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Cakes & Cheesecakes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Cake

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples peeled and shredded
1/2 cup walnuts chopped

For Serving

vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the apples and walnuts.
Spread the cake batter in the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and turn out onto a cooling wire rack. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, and drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cake.

Notes

STORE leftover Caramel Apple Cake in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or a Ziploc bag at room temperature for 2–3 days. If your kitchen is warm or the cake has already been topped with caramel, store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

For longer storage, FREEZE leftovers, let the cake cool completely first, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil, or place in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. It can be frozen for up to 6 months and thawed at room temperature before serving.

To REHEAT warm individual slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds, or place the whole cake in a 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) oven for 10–15 minutes. Add fresh caramel and ice cream when serving.

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