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Apple Toffee Caramel Cake Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A moist and flavorful apple cake topped with rich caramel sauce and crunchy toffee bits, perfect for fall gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1.5 cups finely diced apples (peeled and cored)

Caramel sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (for caramel)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and applesauce to wet mixture. Fold in diced apples.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make caramel sauce by melting sugar, adding butter, cream, and salt. Cool slightly.
  • Assemble cake: layer with caramel and toffee bits, then serve.

Notes

For best results, use fresh apples and ensure caramel is cooled before pouring.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple