Easy Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze: A Delightfully Indulgent Treat
A moist and flavorful apple cake topped with a rich caramel glaze that makes for the perfect dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in apples and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before drizzling with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Drizzle extra caramel sauce on individual slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg