Caramel Apple Cake Recipe – Easy, Moist & Perfect for Gatherings
A moist and tender caramel apple cake filled with juicy apples and rich caramel, perfect for dessert, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup buttermilk
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2 cups peeled, chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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¾ cup thick caramel sauce, divided
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
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Fold in chopped apples.
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Spread half the batter into the pan. Drizzle with half the caramel. Add remaining batter, then swirl in remaining caramel.
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Bake 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool before slicing. Serve with extra caramel if desired.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or a crumble topping for extra crunch. Store covered at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.