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Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting Recipe

Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting - A simple moist Apple Spice Cake (sheet cake recipe) topped with rich creamy salted caramel frosting.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Apple Cake:
  • 3 cups cake flour, or 2 2/3 cup all purpose flour + 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cup diced green apple, from 2 large peeled Granny Smiths
For the Salted Caramel Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Apple Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape the bowl and slowly beat in the eggs and vanilla. Alternate add the flour mixture and milk until the batter is smooth. Then scrape the bowl again and stir in the apple by hand.
  3. Scoop the batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top and bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool to room temperature.
For the Salted Caramel Frosting:
  1. While the cake is baking, place the brown sugar and water in a large deep skillet. (You want to have a large heating surface.) Turn on medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir and allow the liquid to bubbly for approximately 5 minutes, until the sugar syrup is very dark. Remove the pan from the burner and whisk in the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Place the pan in the refrigerator to cool to room temperature. (If you add it to the butter while it's warm, it will melt the butter and ruin the frosting.)
  2. Once the caramel has cooled to room temperature, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth. Then add in the caramel. Beat again to combine. Then scrape the bowl and slowly add the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
  3. Scoop the frosting on top of the completely cooled cake and spread over the top. Cut into 24 pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftover apple cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 680IU (14%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 680IU 14%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.