Description
A moist and tender apple cake infused with warm spices and topped with soft caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices briefly for a warm dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: apple cake, caramel dessert, spiced cake, fall baking, easy dessert