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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

A delightful cake filled with spiced apples and drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, perfect for cozy gatherings in autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your baking pan by greasing a 9×13 inch pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the diced apples.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, doing a toothpick test at 30 minutes.
  9. Drizzle the caramel over the cooled cake.
  10. Slice and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

For variations, consider adding nuts, dried fruit, or swapping caramel for cream cheese frosting.

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Keywords: cake, apple, caramel, spice, fall dessert