Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing is a classic autumn dessert that combines the flavors of apples, warm spices, and rich caramel. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy during the fall season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 4500

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 peeled and chopped Apples
• 1 cup Caramel sauce
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the chopped apples.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the caramel icing on top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.
9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the icing to set.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.