Caramelized Apple Spice Cake

Caramelized Apple Spice Cake is a warm, fragrant cake with the perfect combination of sweet apples, aromatic spices, and a rich caramel flavor. It’s a delicious dessert for fall or any occasion. Here’s a simple recipe to make this cozy, flavorful cake.

Caramelized Apple Spice Cake

Ingredients:

For the Caramelized Apples:

• 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk mixed with 1/2 tsp lemon juice)
• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

For the Caramel Drizzle (optional but recommended):

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Caramelize the Apples:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the sliced apples and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
• Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the apples are soft and caramelized, and the sugar has melted into a syrupy consistency.
• Remove the skillet from heat and set the caramelized apples aside to cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:

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