Salted Caramel Apple Cake
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Salted Caramel Apple Cake
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A spiced apple cake frosted with a cooked salted caramel buttercream.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, at room temperature
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups unsweetened applesauce
For the Salted Caramel Buttercream:
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened but still cool, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce
To Garnish:
- salted caramel sauce
- chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with a round of parchment paper, grease the parchment, then flour the pans, tapping out any excess.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until creamy, about 4 minutes. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until combined.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture to the mixer bowl in three parts, alternating with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix on low for an additional 30 seconds to combine.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through the baking time. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and cool for 20 minutes. Turn the cakes out onto the rack, remove the parchment, and allow to cool completely.
- Make the Salted Caramel Buttercream: In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk the sugar and flour together. Add the milk and cream and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixtures comes to a boil and has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed until cool, about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add the butter and vanilla; mix until thoroughly incorporated. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. (It might seem like it won't get to the fluffy point, but stick with it, it'll get there!) Add the salted caramel sauce and continue mixing until combined and fluffy. (If the frosting is too soft, put the bowl in the refrigerator to chill slightly, then beat again until it reaches a fluffy consistency.)
- Assemble the Cake: If any of the cake layers have domed on top, trim the top off to create flat surfaces. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread 1¼ cups of the frosting on top. Add the next layer and top with 1¼ cups of the frosting. Add the third layer on top and spread a very thin layer of frosting over the sides and top of the cake. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, until firm. Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining frosting. Drizzle some additional salted caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Return to the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
- The cake can be kept in an airtight cake saver (or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap) at room temperature for up to 3 days. If your kitchen is particularly warm or humid, store the cake in the refrigerator. Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
820kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
140g
(47%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
91g
(182%)
Vitamin A
1960IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10to 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 820 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 820kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 140g | 47% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 91g | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 1960IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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