Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

Caramel Apple Cake RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Caramel Apple Cake Recipe Rating 5

When I go to potlucks, family gatherings or on hunting and fishing trips with my husband and son, this cake is one of my favorite desserts to bring. The flavorful cake stays moist as long as it lasts, which isn't long! -Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, Oregon

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Caramel Apple Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups canola oil
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3-1/2 cups diced peeled apples
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • CARAMEL ICING:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • Dash salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • Chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the apples, walnuts and vanilla.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, cream, butter and salt until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 528 calories, 29 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 211 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Apple Cake in Taste of Home October/November 1994, p39

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Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by mary clark

Cake was delicious, topping was thin like a sauce, but great served over each slice of cake.


Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by Fergusonangus

I have been making this past year we love it


Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by jillizbizi

This is a really delicious cake that is easy to make. It is so moist. The frosting compliments it beautifully. Perfect recipe as written, no need to change a thing.


Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by shineegurl

i made this for the first time yesterday as a dessert for a dinner party. Everyone loved it. It is moist and sweet ,good with coffee or tea. I recommend it, it is definitely a keeper.


Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by LauriePar

I got the recipe from TOH about 5 years ago and I am still making this wonderful caramel cake. Everyone in my house just loves it.


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by repooc

love the cakebut the middle soggy and the outside dry...help


Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2010 by mommycall

My family loved this! I made it without the nuts and used whole milk instead of half-half...it was great!


Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by alpaulson

Absolutely wonderful!! lots of flavor, very moist, it was a pleasant surprise. Thank you for sharing!!


Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by ladybec

Excellent. I didn't have any nutmeg so I used ground cloves. It was delicious. Will definitely make it again. Served it for guests and the loved it as did DH.


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2010 by sheilast

I made this cake last week and my family loved it. I am already planning on making it again and taking to work to share.

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