Best 5 Caramel Apple Drip Cake With Candied Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Caramel Apple Drip Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This stunning cake features layers of moist and fluffy vanilla cake, each layer generously filled with a luscious caramel apple filling and coated in a silky smooth caramel sauce that drips enticingly down the sides. Topped with a crown of crunchy candied walnuts, this cake is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Accompanying the main recipe, you'll also find a collection of complementary recipes that elevate the cake-making experience. Learn how to craft the perfect vanilla cake batter from scratch, ensuring a light and airy texture. Discover the secrets of making a rich and flavorful caramel sauce that coats the cake in a glossy sheen. And for the ultimate finishing touch, follow the step-by-step instructions for creating candied walnuts, adding a delightful crunch and nutty sweetness to every bite.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes guide you through the process of creating a masterpiece that will be the star of any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to create this showstopping cake that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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This fresh Apple Walnut Cake with a buttery caramel glaze has all of the warm spices, toasted nuts, and sweet fruit that you crave in a cozy fall dessert!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted and divided
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened at room temperature
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and set aside.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 47 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

APPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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Pull this apple-walnut beauty from the oven and inhale its blend of warm spices-cinnamon, ginger, cloves. Drizzled in caramel sauce, it's the perfect addition to fall meals and holiday afternoons.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 large apples, peeled, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butterscotch-caramel topping
1 tablespoon milk
Additional ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients except walnuts and apples; beat on low speed until smooth. With spoon, gently stir in walnuts and apples. Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Place heatproof plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat all glaze ingredients except cinnamon until smooth. Pour glaze over top of cake, allowing some to run down side. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE



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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.

CARAMEL-APPLE WALNUT CAKE



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Chunks of toothsome fresh apple, embedded in a delicious vanilla-scented cake, are complemented by walnuts and caramel. Lightly salting the walnuts adds to the flavor of both nuts and caramel. This recipe was received in an email this morning that I received from King Arthur Flour.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 9 inch pan, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup walnuts
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup caramel (either cut from a block or about 12 to 15 unwrapped candies)
3 tablespoons heavy cream or 3 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup yogurt
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 large apples, peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges each
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9" round cake pan at least 2" deep; or a 9" springform pan.
  • Spread the walnuts in a single layer in an ungreased pan, and bake them for 8 to 10 minutes, until they're a light golden brown. Remove them from the oven, and sprinkle very lightly with salt. Set them aside.
  • Beat together the sugar, butter, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and vanilla till smooth.
  • Add the eggs. Beat till thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in the sour cream or yogurt alternately with the flour, using the low speed of your mixer. The batter will be stiff.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula as best you can.
  • Toss the apple wedges with the sugar and vanilla till apples are thoroughly coated.
  • Arrange the apples atop the cake, pushing them into the stiff batter gently so they're partially submerged.
  • Bake the cake for 65 minutes, till it's golden brown on top and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven, and turn it out onto a rack, apple-side up.
  • Place the caramel and cream in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat till the cream is showing bubbles, and the caramel is soft.
  • Stir the caramel and cream till smooth.
  • Spoon the caramel over the cake, dripping it down into the crevices around the apples.
  • Scatter the walnuts on top. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.8, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 283.6, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 27.3, Protein 5.4

CARAMEL APPLE COFFEE CAKE WITH WALNUTS



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I created this recipe after a trip to an orchard with my family. This moist cake is full of hearty apples and nuts, while the caramel topping adds a delectable finish. -Sharon Cable, Dyersville, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
Dash salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan; dust with flour, tapping out extra., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in apples., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand to thicken slightly. Spoon slowly over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your cake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overcook the apples. They should be soft, but still hold their shape.
  • Make sure the caramel is cool before pouring it over the cake. Otherwise, it will melt the frosting.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the cake. This will help prevent the cake from crumbling.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This caramel apple drip cake with candied walnuts is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake, creamy caramel sauce, and crunchy candied walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try.

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