Caramel Apple Spice Cake – Warm, Buttery & Autumn-Inspired
A moist, warmly spiced apple cake topped with a rich brown sugar icing. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a cozy dessert.
- 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 diced apples (peeled)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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½ cup buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
For the Icing:
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup butter
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2–3 tbsp milk
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1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
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In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in diced apples.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cake cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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For icing, cook brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly. Simmer 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar. Pour icing over cooled cake and spread quickly.
Notes
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Add nuts or raisins if desired.
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Let icing set fully before slicing.
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Store at room temp for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.