Best 5 Caramel Apple Mini Cakes Recipes

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**Caramel Apple Mini Cakes: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the irresistible charm of caramel apple mini cakes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of pure delight. These individual-sized cakes are crafted with a moist and tender crumb, infused with the essence of sweet apples and wrapped in a luscious caramel glaze that adds a touch of decadence. Each bite of these miniature masterpieces offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.

This collection of recipes presents a variety of delectable caramel apple mini cakes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgic memories to innovative creations that push the boundaries of flavor, there's something for every baker and dessert enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned pastry chef seeking a new culinary challenge or a home baker looking for an impressive yet approachable treat, these recipes will guide you towards creating exceptional caramel apple mini cakes that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the realm of caramel apple mini cakes. Discover the secrets behind achieving a moist and fluffy cake base, learn the art of crafting a velvety smooth caramel glaze, and master the techniques for incorporating succulent apple pieces that burst with flavor. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes empower you to create exquisite mini cakes that will elevate any gathering, from intimate celebrations to grand festivities.

As you delve into the world of caramel apple mini cakes, you'll encounter a range of enticing variations that showcase the versatility of this beloved dessert. From traditional cakes adorned with a generous dollop of whipped cream to indulgent versions featuring a layer of creamy cheesecake, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Experiment with different apple varieties, explore the nuances of various caramel sauces, and unleash your creativity with an array of toppings and garnishes. The possibilities are endless, inviting you to embark on a culinary adventure that will yield unforgettable moments of pure bliss.

Indulge in the irresistible allure of caramel apple mini cakes, a confectionery delight that captivates the senses and leaves you craving more. With these delectable recipes as your guide, you'll master the art of creating these miniature masterpieces, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary occasions. Let the sweet symphony of caramel, apples, and tender cake fill your kitchen and warm the hearts of those you love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

MOLTEN CARAMEL-APPLE CAKES



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Ready in just 35 minutes and served warm from the oven, these mini cakes are a scrumptious dessert!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (2 squares)
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup caramel topping
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped peeled apple
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray bottoms and sides of 6 (6-oz) custard cups with baking spray with flour. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cracker crumbs onto bottom and around side of each cup.
  • In large bowl, beat whole eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk until well blended. Beat in brown sugar. Beat in caramel topping and flour until well blended. Stir in apple. Divide batter evenly among custard cups. Place cups on cookie sheet with sides.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until sides are set and centers are still soft but not liquid (tops will be slightly puffed). Watch carefully-cakes can overbake quickly. Remove from cookie sheet. Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Run small knife or metal spatula along sides of cakes to loosen. Immediately place heatproof dessert plate upside down over top of each cup; turn plate and cup over. Remove cup. Sprinkle cakes with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cake, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 56 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY MINI CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKES



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Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples and creamy caramel dazzle the senses. -Brandie Cranshaw, Rapid City, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
1/2 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in melted butter. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon crumb mixture into each muffin cup; press down with a narrow glass or spoon., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crusts., Bake until centers are set, 15-18 minutes (do not overbake). Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes., Right before serving, in a small skillet, cook and stir apple with butter, sugar, cinnamon and cloves over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes; stir in caramel topping. Spoon over cheesecakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE MINI CAKES



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This recipe came from a King Arthur flour catalog. I have not made them yet. I like to use their boiled apple cider instead of apple juice concentrate (available from their catalog).

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup applesauce
3 cups peeled chopped apples
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease the wells of a pop up pan or 12 muffin cups.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices; set aside.
  • Cream together the butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then mix in dry ingredients, vanilla, boiled cider or apple juice concentrate, thawed; and applesauce.
  • Stir this mixture until evenly moistened and then fold in the apple and walnuts.
  • Transfer the batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes for 15 minutes before turning out of the pan; cool complete before frosting.
  • To prepare the frosting: Melt the butter, stir in the salt and the brown sugar, and corn syrup and cool, stirring until the sugar melts.
  • Add the milk, bring to a rolling boil and pour into a mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; beat well. If the mixture appears too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Spread on the cakes while frosting is still a little warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 427.8, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 56.2, Protein 5.9

CARAMEL APPLE BUNDT® CAKE



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To make this cake, first make a homemade caramel sauce which you then incorporate into the batter and use as a topping! You'll probably have extra sauce; but no worries-it's great on ice cream. too!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Apple Bundt Cake

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup heavy whipping cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced

Steps:

  • Combine heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt for caramel sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until butter is melted and mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large, light-colored saucepan with high sides. Cook over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until mixture is amber in color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and very carefully whisk in reserved cream-butter mixture; stir constantly as caramel mixture will bubble up and steam. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat. Set out 1/2 cup of caramel sauce for the cake, and reserve the remainder for the topping. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt® pan.
  • Prepare cake: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl until combined.
  • Beat together brown sugar, butter, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in applesauce, sour cream, reserved 1/2 cup caramel sauce, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Mix in remaining flour mixture until just combined. Fold in diced apples. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt® pan and smooth into an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a bamboo skewer inserted into the cake comes out with a just few moist crumbs, 55 to 60 minutes. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edge to loosen and remove cake to a wire rack and cool completely, 15 to 30 more minutes.
  • Just before serving, pour remaining caramel sauce over the top of the cake. If needed, reheat the caramel slightly to make it a pourable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5 calories, Carbohydrate 87.6 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 388.4 mg, Sugar 58.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality caramel sauce: This will make all the difference in the flavor of your cakes. Look for a sauce that is thick, rich, and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the apples: You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of bite. Cook them over medium heat until they are just softened.
  • Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cakes: This will give you more control over the frosting and help you to create a smooth, even finish.
  • Decorate the cakes with your favorite toppings: You can use caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

If you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert that's perfect for fall, these Caramel Apple Mini Cakes are the perfect recipe for you. They're made with a moist and fluffy cake batter, filled with tender apples and topped with a rich and flavorful caramel sauce. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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