Caramel Apple Cake Recipe
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Caramel Apple Cake Recipe
Description
Caramel Apple Cake Recipe begins with caramelized apples cooked gently with butter, brown sugar, and optional cinnamon until tender but not mushy. The cake batter blends cake flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon with eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla yogurt. After folding the caramel apples into the batter, the mixture is baked in a greased and floured 8-inch pan at 350° F for 30 to 40 minutes. This cake balances the rich sweetness of caramelized apples with a tender crumb.
The cake's flavor combines soft cinnamon notes and buttery apples, creating a moist and tender texture with slight density from the brown sugar. The yogurt and melted butter aid in moisture retention. The caramelized apples provide bursts of tender fruit throughout, complementing the cake's spice.
This cake is suitable for serving as a dessert or sweet snack and pairs well with coffee or tea. It should be stored in an airtight container to maintain moisture, kept at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4-5 days. It also freezes well when wrapped tightly and stored in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Ingredients
CARAMILIZED APPLES
- 2 medium apple peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon if desired
FOR THE CAKE
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour 240 grams, 1 tablespoon, or pastry flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/2 cup butter melted, cooled
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt room temperature
For room temperature remove the ingredients from the fridge 30-45 minutes before using.
Instructions
CARAMELIZED APPLES
- In a medium pot or skillet over low heat melt the butter then add the brown sugar, water and chopped apples, stir together and cook for about 3 minutes over medium/high heat just to melt the sugar, then lower to medium/low and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Add the cinnamon if using in the last two of minutes of cooking time. Stir often, apples should be tender but not mushy. Move to a clean bowl to cool before adding to the cake batter.
FOR THE CAKE
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour an 8 inch cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl beat together the sugars, egg and egg yolk until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, then add the yogurt and melted butter and beat together, 1 minute.
- Add the flour mixture to the beaten egg mixture and beat until smooth, do not over beat. Gently fold in the caramelized apples then spoon into the prepared pan.Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until toothpick (in the cake part) comes out clean or a couple of crumbs are attached and let cool completely or eat warm. You can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
- To substitute for cake or pastry flour, replace 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour per cup with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and sift together before use.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate covered for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic and freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 538IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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