Description
A delightful cake that combines the sweetness of apples with rich salted caramel, creating a heartwarming dessert perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tart apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond/soy milk for dairy-free)
- Salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet, greasing it lightly.
- Peel, core, and grate about 2 cups of apples.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gently fold in the grated apples.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the salted caramel sauce and drizzle it over the cooled cake.
Notes
For a lighter cake, substitute vegetable oil for the butter. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salted caramel, apple cake, dessert, family recipe, fall baking