Caramel Apple Cake
Nothing screams fall more than caramel apples right?? This Caramel Apple Cake is basically a caramel apple in cake form and it is AMAZING!! Best of both worlds! I recently made some Caramel Ganache and needed a yummy treat to go with it. I have a love for just about anything with apples and especially bundt cakes. Just check out my Granny Smith Apple Bundt Cake.
I have attempted to make caramel for apple cakes before but this has hit the nail on the head . In the past all the caramel glazes I have made have been a little to thin. This caramel ganache is the perfect , it is thick , rich and creamy. It is the perfect compliment to this tender and delicious cake . The cake has a hint of the fall spices and apples in every bite, mixed with the caramel it is the perfect cake for the season.
This cake is a little work but worth it! Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare a bundt pan by spraying it with a spray with flour , like Baker’s joy . In a medium bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt , cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and set aside
In a mixer cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy, usually about 4-5 minutes . Add one egg at a time mixing well in between the mix in the oil.
Mix in vanilla. Add flour to the mixture about a half a cup at a time and alternating adding a little apple cider at a time.
Once all the flour and cider is added and everything is mixed well Peel and dice apples and fold them in
Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes
Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes and then Invert to a cake plate. Once the cake is cooled you can make the caramel ganache and drizzle over the cake.
If the Caramel Ganache process isn’t clear enough here click here Caramel Ganache for better details.
Unwrap all of the caramels candies, cut each into 4 pieces and place them in a medium bowl
Bring the heavy whipping cream up to a boil and pour it over the caramel . Cover the bowl with a plate to trap the heat and let sit for 5 minutes
After 5 minutes the caramel will be soft but not melted, in 30 second intervals heat it in the microwave . Stir well in between, it is ready for the next step when the mixture is completely smooth.
Prepare an ice water bath in a larger mixing bowl your other bowl will fit in
Now place the smaller bowl with the caramel mixture into a ice water bath and beat with an electric mixer, stopping to scrap down the sides
This will take about 5 minutes but eventually the mixture will get creamy and thicken, you want the consistency to be able to drizzle off a spoon but thicker than melted caramel
Enjoy!
Caramel Apple Cake
Ingredients
Apple cake
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
- 1 cup butter -room temp
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs -room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 3 medium honey crisp apples-peeled cored and small diced(2-2 1/2 cups)
Caramel Ganache
- 8 oz Chocoley Caramel
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Apple Cake
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare a bundt pan by spraying it with a spray with flour , like Baker's joy
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt , cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves . Set aside.
- In a mixer cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy
- Add one egg at a time mixing well in between
- Mix in oil
- Mix in vanilla
- Add flour mixture about a half a cup at a time and alternating adding a little apple cider at a time.
- Once all the flour and cider is added and everything is mixed well Peel and dice apples
- Fold in the apples
- Pour into prepared bundt pan
- Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes
- Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes
- Invert to a cake plate
Caramel ganache
- Unwrap all of the caramels candies, cut each into 28 pieces and place them in a medium bowl
- Bring the heavy whipping cream up to a boil and pour it over the caramel . Cover the bowl with a plate to trap the heat and let sit for 5 minutes
- After 5 minutes the caramel will be soft but not melted, in 30 second intervals heat it in the microwave . Stir well in between, it is ready for the next step when the mixture is completely smooth.
- Prepare an ice water bath in a larger mixing bowl your other bowl will fit in
- Now place the smaller bowl with the caramel mixture into a ice water bath and beat with an electric mixer, stopping to scrap down the sides
- This will take about 5 minutes but eventually the mixture will get creamy and thicken, you want the consistency to be able to drizzle off a spoon but thicker than melted caramel
- Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake
Nutrition
I love caramel and apples in the fall. This cake looks so moist and I LOVE seeing the chunks of apples! Putting this on my to-bake list!
That glaze is to die for! Would it be weird if I just made that, and ate it out of the bowl?!
HAHA..No I could have eaten the whole bowl with apple slices.
This cake looks so good! Caramel and apple are such great flavors to enjoy in the fall, look forward to making this!
Thank You Carrie, the flavors are fabulous.
What a perfect dessert for the Autumn and Winter season. Apples and caramel are the ideal combination. I can almost smell the wonderful spices in that cake. I bet your house has a heavenly aroma. This recipe is certainly a keeper.
Apples and caramel are two of my favorite things in the whole world so this recipe totally caught my attention. It’s absolutely delicious. I served it for dessert earlier this week when we had friends over for dinner. Everyone raved about it. But, honestly, my favorite way to eat this is the next day for breakfast. Talk about starting the day out happy!
Thank you so much Rebecca , I am so glad you enjoyed. Hey , it’s got fruit it totally be breakfast lol.
This caramel apple cake looks like just the ticket for entertaining family during the holidays. We like to keep a cake on hand that will satisfy all the sweet cravings and this will make everyone so happy. What a great treat to enjoy with coffee!
Oh my gosh the caramel ganache sounds absolutely divine on this apple cake! I’d pour that over everything!
Yes and yes to caramel apple cake! This is the ultimate flavor combination for fall dessert. Would be so good to bring to parties and potlucks!
What a delicious cake! I am always looking for ways to use fresh apples in fall, and this cake its so perfectly moist and delicious. That caramel drizzle is evvvverything. And without the drizzle it’s a perfect breakfast, so I can’t wait to make it again for next-day Thanksgiving!
Caramel apple cake looks delicious. Appearance is sometimes very significant for a cake. Thanks.
What happened to the Nutritional information? I probably don’t need to know!!
I don’t include notional information because it can greatly vary due to using different brands or techniques . There are lots of aps that you can plug in the ingredients and get the info. This is a recipe that is an indulgence and not meant for everyday.