Caramel Apple Cider Cake – Rich, Warm & Crowd-Pleasing
A moist apple cake infused with cinnamon and topped with a buttery homemade caramel glaze — the ultimate cozy dessert for fall and beyond.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2½ cups peeled, diced apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, etc.)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
For the Caramel Glaze:
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in the apples.
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Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 40–45 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the glaze: simmer butter, brown sugar, and cream until bubbly (2–3 min). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
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Pour glaze over warm cake. Cool slightly and serve.
Notes
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Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for variation.
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Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
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Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.