Mom's Best Apple Cake with Caramel Frosting

Experience the nostalgic flavors of fall with Mom's Best Apple Cake with Caramel Frosting, a warmly spiced dessert brimming with tender apple chunks and a hint of cinnamon. This moist and easy-to-make cake comes together with pantry staples, fresh apples, and optional nuts for added crunch. But the real star is the luscious homemade caramel frosting, a silky blend of butter, brown sugar, and cream that adds an irresistible sweetness. Perfect for gatherings or an indulgent weeknight treat, this apple cake is a showstopper served warm or at room temperature. Effortlessly comforting and irresistibly rich, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Butter (for frosting)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed, for frosting)
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream (for frosting)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel frosting. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 8

Stir in the brown sugar and cream, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then, gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Once the cake has baked and cooled slightly, spread the caramel frosting evenly over the top.

Step 11

Allow the frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Enjoy Mom's Best Apple Cake with Caramel Frosting warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2434.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8562.0

Total Fat 426.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 887.1mg	0%
Sodium 2161.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1181.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.9g	0%
Total Sugars 912.4g
Protein 65.8g	0%

Vitamin D 199.1IU	0%
Calcium 501.3mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 1985.9mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 53.6%