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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Delight in Homemade Caramel Apple Spice Cake Perfection

Experience the deliciousness of Caramel Apple Spice Cake, a perfect blend of moist apples and rich caramel buttercream.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cake, Buttercream Frosting, Caramel Apple Spice Cake, dessert recipes, fall desserts, Homemade Cake
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • wire rack

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour gives the cake its structure and fluffiness.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensures a nice rise.
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavors.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adds warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg complements cinnamon.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves introduces warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger adds a subtle zing.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened for a rich texture.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil keeps the cake moist.
  • 1 cup applesauce keeps cake moist.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar sweetens the cake.
  • 4 large eggs binds ingredients.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds depth.
  • ½ cup milk achieves batter consistency.
  • 2 cups chopped apples adds moisture and flavor.

For the Caramel Buttercream

  • 2 cups unsalted butter softened for creamy frosting.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract enhances caramel flavor.
  • ½ cup caramel sauce provides signature flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adds warmth to frosting.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sweetens and thickens frosting.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, vegetable oil, applesauce, and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until integrated.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
  • Fold in chopped apples gently using a spatula.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat together softened butter, vanilla, caramel sauce, and ground cinnamon for the buttercream.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy and spreadable.
  • Level the tops of the cooled cakes for even stacking.
  • Assemble the cake by spreading buttercream between layers, stacking them evenly.
  • Apply a thin layer of buttercream to the entire cake for a crumb coat.
  • Chill the cake in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to set the crumb coat.
  • Frost the cake with remaining buttercream and decorate as desired.
  • Slice and serve your delicious Caramel Apple Spice Cake.

Notes

Ensure the butter is creamy before adding sugars for the best texture. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg