This caramel apple cake is a decadent treat that combines the sweet taste of caramel with the tartness of apples. The moist and tender cake is filled with caramel bits and topped with a luscious caramel frosting. Each bite is bursting with a delightful combination of flavors that will satisfy your dessert cravings. Whether you're looking for a dessert to impress your guests or simply want to treat yourself, this caramel apple cake is a perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the diced apples and caramel bits.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, prepare the caramel frosting.
- Spread the caramel frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Slice and serve the delicious caramel apple cake.
