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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Irresistible Caramel Apple Spice Cake to Warm Your Heart

This Caramel Apple Spice Cake features warm autumn flavors, rich caramel buttercream, and is perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Ginger) Mix of spices for flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan margarine
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Or replace with apple sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Applesauce For moisture and flavor
  • 3 large Large Eggs Or use aquafaba for vegan option
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Use pure for better flavor
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any non-dairy milk can be used
  • 2 cups Chopped Apples Fresh apple pieces
For the Caramel Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • 8-inch Round Cake Pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramel Apple Spice Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground spices.
  3. Cream softened butter, vegetable oil, applesauce, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture into wet, alternating with milk.
  6. Fold in chopped apples with a spatula carefully.
  7. Divide batter among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  10. Beat unsalted butter until creamy for the frosting, then mix in vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
  12. Assemble the cake layers with caramel buttercream in between.
  13. Chill and then frost the top and sides, drizzling caramel and adding apple slices for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

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