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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Heavenly Caramel Apple Spice Cake That Will Delight You

This Caramel Apple Spice Cake combines spices and fresh apples, creating the perfect dessert for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Cakes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • cake pans
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups chopped apples fresh

For the Caramel Buttercream

  • 2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramel Apple Spice Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, oil, applesauce, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine dry and wet mixtures, alternating with milk until just combined.
  • Fold in chopped apples gently.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Prepare the buttercream by beating together butter, vanilla, caramel sauce, and cinnamon, then gradually adding powdered sugar.
  • Level the cooled cake layers and stack with buttercream in between.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the buttercream.
  • Frost the cake with remaining buttercream and serve.

Notes

Choose fresh and crisp apples for the best texture and flavor. Don’t overmix the batter for a light cake texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple dessert, Caramel Apple Spice Cake, caramel frosting, easy baking, fall desserts, spiced cake
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