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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Irresistible Caramel Apple Spice Cake for Fall Celebrations

This Caramel Apple Spice Cake features a blend of sweet and spicy flavors perfect for fall celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour provides the cake's structure for that fluffy texture.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensures your cake rises beautifully.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances the flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adds a warm spice.
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg offers a hint of nutty sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves lends aromatic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger introduces a zesty kick.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter creates a rich, buttery base.
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil ensures the cake stays soft.
  • 1 cups applesauce adds natural sweetness.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar sweetens the cake.
  • 3 large eggs bind ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract infuses the cake with aroma.
  • 0.5 cups milk balances the batter's texture.
  • 2 cups chopped apples adds delightful bursts of flavor.

For the Caramel Buttercream

  • 2 cups unsalted butter makes the buttercream creamy.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract enhances the sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups caramel sauce gives the buttercream its signature flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon creates a harmonious taste.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sweetens the buttercream.

For Decoration

  • to taste extra caramel for drizzling over the top.
  • apple slices fresh fruit adds freshness.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four 8-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, blend 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and spices. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter, ½ cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of applesauce, and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk until blended.
  • Gently fold in 2 cups of chopped apples into the batter.
  • Divide the batter among the cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream, beat together 2 cups of unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, ½ cup of caramel sauce, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
  • Once cooled, level the cakes if needed and stack them with buttercream in between each layer.
  • Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream and chill the cake for 15 minutes.
  • Frost the cake with the remaining buttercream and decorate with caramel and apple slices.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor. Ensure the layers are completely cooled before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Autumn Baking, Caramel Apple Spice Cake, Caramel Buttercream, easy cake recipe, fall dessert, Spiced Cake
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