Caramel Apple Cobbler Cake
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Caramel Apple Cobbler Cake
Description
Caramel Apple Cobbler Cake starts with a batter mixing unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and apple pie spice. The applesauce adds moisture and subtle apple flavor, while the apple pie spice and cinnamon provide warm spicing throughout the cake.
This batter is poured into a baking dish and topped evenly with a sugary cinnamon topping made from granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Apple cider and water are carefully poured over this topping without stirring, allowing it to soak and form a syrupy layer during baking.
The cake bakes until set, resulting in a moist, tender cake base beneath a soft, spiced, caramel-like topping that resembles a cobbler. Toasted pecans can be added before serving for extra texture and nutty flavor.
This dessert pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Using any type of milk or nondairy alternative is possible, and adjusting spice levels allows tailoring the warm flavors. The layering of wet topping ingredients creates moistness without a soggy texture.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup water
- pecans optional, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, oil, and vanilla together until well-combined.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into an 8x11-inch, or similarly sized, baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir sugars and cinnamon together.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the batter.
- Pour apple cider and water over the topping. DO NOT STIR!
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until middle is set.
- Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Top with toasted pecans, if desired.
Notes
- Any milk from skim to whole or nondairy milk can be used without affecting the cake's texture.
- Adjust the apple pie spice or substitute ground cinnamon alone to achieve preferred spice intensity.
- The water in the topping can be partially or fully replaced with additional apple cider for a fruitier topping syrup.
- Toasted pecans add crunch and nutty flavor if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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