Best 8 Caramel Apple Cake And Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Caramel Apple Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This delectable dessert combines the classic flavors of sweet apples, rich caramel, and moist vanilla cake, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The apple cake itself is a symphony of moistness, with tender crumb and a delicate vanilla aroma. Sliced apples are nestled within the batter, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of sweetness with each bite. The crowning glory of this culinary delight is the luscious caramel glaze, a smooth and decadent topping that drizzles over the cake, creating a cascade of golden goodness. This recipe also includes instructions for making a delightful Caramel Apple Cake variation using a boxed cake mix, providing an easier option for those who prefer a simplified baking experience. Additionally, discover the secrets behind creating a luscious Caramel Sauce that complements the cake perfectly, adding an extra layer of sweetness and richness. Explore the art of crafting Caramel Apple Cupcakes, miniature versions of the classic cake, perfect for parties or individual servings. Finally, learn how to make scrumptious Caramel Apple Bars, a delectable treat that combines the flavors of caramel, apples, and a buttery crust.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/3 cups sugar, plus 1/4 cup for the apples
1 1/2 teaspoons ground apple or pumpkin pie spice blend
4 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1 orange, zest finely grated and juice squeezed (about 1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter and flour a 10-cup bundt pan.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 1/3 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the pie spice together in a large bowl.
  • Toss the apples with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pie spice and set aside. Whisk the eggs and oil together in another bowl.
  • Whisk in the sour cream, orange zest and juice, and vanilla. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined but still a bit lumpy.
  • Using a slotted spoon, scatter about 1/2 cup of the apples in the bottom of the bundt pan. Put about a third of the batter on top. Repeat, alternating with the remaining apples and batter, ending with the batter.
  • Bake the cake until it pulls away from the sides of the pan and a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and invert the cake onto a rack placed over a baking sheet. Cool. (The cake can be prepared to this point a day ahead.)
  • To make the caramel: Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until the sugar is dark amber-colored caramel, about 15 minutes. Pull pan from the heat and carefully pour in the cream (take care it will splatter). Stir in the pecans, vanilla, and salt. Cool until caramel becomes thick and syrupy, then evenly pour over the cake and cool until set.

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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An easy dessert recipe that features Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix and fresh apple - glazed with rich, buttery caramel.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 large Braeburn apple, peeled, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 8- or 9-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Stir apple and 1/2 cup of the pecans into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, butter and milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Stir gently 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Immediately spoon glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Top with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

DIANE'S FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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Diane wanted the taste of carmel apples so she added the glaze to a recipe that she had made before. This is a great tasting, moist cake. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream. The recipe comes from Diane Nemitz & Hometown recipes. Note: Nut lovers can add 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the cake batter.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture (for dusting cake pan)
4 apples, chopped small
3 eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a bundt pan or tube pan and coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Mix apples, eggs and oil with an electric mixer.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon; mix well.
  • Pour into pan and bake about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool in pan for at least 10 minutes; invert onto a cake plate.
  • To prepare Glaze; combine butter, brown sugar and milk in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
  • Spoon over cake, allow to cool before serving, ENJOY.

APPLE BUNDT CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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A wonderful very moist apple Bundt cake with a delicious caramel glaze. This cake can be completely baked and glazed a day ahead, just cover with a cake dome and let stand at room temperature.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 lb apple, peeled, cored and chopped into about 1/3-inch cubes (can use more apples if desired)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
3 large eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter (no subs!)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
  • In a bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture into the Bundt pan and tilt pan to coat.
  • In another bowl, place the chopped apples and 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture; toss to coat.
  • In another bowl combine 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla; beat with an electric mixture until combined and thick (about 4 minutes).
  • Gradually beat in the remaining flour mixture until combined.
  • Fold in the chopped apple mixture and pecans into the batter.
  • Transfer to prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for about 1 hour or until the cake tests done.
  • Transfer the cake to a rack then prepare the caramel glaze.
  • To make the glaze: melt butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Whisk in 1 cup brown sugar then the half and half or cream.
  • Continue whisking until the glaze is smooth and comes to a boil.
  • Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla, and remove from heat.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup of the hot glaze over the warm cake that is still in the pan.
  • Let the cake sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb the glaze.
  • Turn the cake onto a platter, then pour the remaining glaze over the cake.
  • Let stand until cool (at least 1 hour) before slicing.

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE AND GLAZE



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This is a luscious, moist cake with chunks of apple and a sweet glaze that will melt on your tongue. For a thicker caramel, let glaze stand for a half hour before spreading on the warm cake.

Provided by Nana Clares Kitchen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h46m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups thinly sliced apples
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup fluted tube baking pan (such as a Bundt® pan).
  • Combine white sugar and vegetable oil in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment; beat in eggs and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just blended. Stir in apples and pecans by hand to form a very heavy batter. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave cake in the pan.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until a thickened glaze is formed, about 1 minute.
  • Pull the cake away from the sides of the pan with a fork. Pour glaze onto the cake immediately. Let cake cool in pan, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 278.5 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

APPLE HARVEST POUND CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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This is a fantastic Bundt cake that my grandmother used to make for Thanksgiving. It has been a family favorite for years!

Provided by Dani

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons milk
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the apples and walnuts using a spoon. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown or the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes then invert on to a wire rack.
  • Make the glaze by heating the butter, milk and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat. Drizzle over the warm cake. I like to place a sheet of aluminum foil under the cooling rack to catch the drips for easy clean up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 374.4 mg, Sugar 45.5 g

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce image

I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests. -Mrs. Karl Zank, Sand Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve cake warm or cold with warm caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



Caramel Apple Cake image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

  • 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. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in 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 walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples: This will give your cake a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them: This will help to prevent the apples from browning.
  • Slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or a heavy bottom saucepan for the caramel sauce: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Cook the caramel sauce over medium heat: Stir constantly to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Once the caramel sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake: This will help to prevent the sauce from hardening.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This caramel apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist cake, sweet caramel sauce, and tart apples are a perfect combination that will please everyone. Whether you are serving it to your family or friends, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this caramel apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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