Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this irresistible Caramel Apple Spice Cake. Packed with tender chunks of fresh apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the natural sweetness of applesauce, this cake delivers a moist, flavorful bite in every slice. Topped with a luscious homemade caramel sauce made from simple pantry ingredients, it boasts a perfect balance of sweet and salty decadence. This autumn-inspired dessert is ideal for festive gatherings, holiday celebrations, or an everyday treat to pair with a warm cup of tea or cider. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing cake is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoons sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the diced apples evenly into the batter using a spatula.

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 before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

While the cake cools, make the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, light brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let it cool slightly.

Step 11

Once the cake is cool, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top.

Step 12

Slice and serve the Caramel Apple Spice Cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1840.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5247.5

Total Fat 250.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 148.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1189.5mg	0%
Sodium 3643.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 715.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 458.9g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 384.1mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 1444.9mg	0%

*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: 42.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 53.7%