Best 6 Frans Apple Cake With Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Frans' Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Dutch dessert combines the comforting taste of a moist and fluffy apple cake with the rich, velvety smoothness of a homemade caramel sauce. As you savor each bite, the sweet and tangy notes of the apples blend harmoniously with the buttery cake, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The caramel sauce adds an extra layer of decadence, its luscious texture enveloping each slice of cake in a warm embrace. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious results. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together. In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes a vegan variation of the apple cake, catering to those with dietary restrictions or those seeking a plant-based alternative. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, a separate recipe provides a delicious gluten-free version of the cake.

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

APPLE CAKE



Apple Cake image

Fresh Apple Cake made with grated apples and spices, topped with homemade caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is a treasured family recipe!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter (, room temperature)
2 large eggs
6 apples (,small/medium size, grated (cored, but keep the peel on))
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts (, optional)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until well blended. Add the eggs and mix well.
  • Stir in the freshly grated apple. It may seems like the grated apple is completely taking over the dish - this is a good thing :).
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Add to the wet ingredients and mix, just until incorporated.
  • Bake in a greased 9x13 inch pan for 40-50 min, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. (Depending on how large your apples were, you may need to cook it a little longer than 50 minutes).
  • Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm with caramel sauce and whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 286 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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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.

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE - A WARM APPLE CAKE RECIPE



Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce - A Warm Apple Cake Recipe image

Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce is a great dessert that can be made with fresh apples or with a can of apple pie filling. Follow these easy instructions for either version of this yummy warm apple cake.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups apples, peeled and diced
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 21 oz can Apple Pie Filling
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine diced apples and sugar; let stand until sugar is dissolved into a syrup.
  • Stir beaten egg into apples and syrup.
  • Combine flour, ground cinnamon and baking soda. Stir until apple mixture until a cake batter forms.
  • Pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 - 40 minutes or until set. While the cake is baking, make the caramel sauce.
  • Beat egg; add to the apple pie filling.
  • Sift flour and baking soda. Add to apple mixture and mix well.
  • Pour into an 8 inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Smooth out the batter the best that you can.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until set. While the cake is baking, make the caramel sauce.
  • In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, white sugar, flour and water over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil, and let boil for 1 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Add butter and vanilla and stir until completely smooth.
  • Pour hot caramel sauce over hot apple cake right out of the oven.
  • Serve is as a warm apple cake or refrigerate to let the caramel sauce thicken. This can be done overnight.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield one 13-by-9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups (about 2 apples) grated unpeeled Granny Smith apple (see Cook's Note)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Homemade Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the butter with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add the apple, beating just until blended.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the butter mixture, and mix just until blended. Stir in the walnuts, if desired.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Serve with Homemade Caramel Sauce and, if desired, whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Cook the sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking slowly, until thickened. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Keep refrigerated up to one week after you make it. Just be sure to warm it up before serving.

MY BEST OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH EASY CARAMEL SAUCE



My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake With Easy Caramel Sauce image

Make and share this My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake With Easy Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup flour
2 granny smith apples, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup minus 1 tbl. brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and beat.
  • Add rest of dry ingredients and beat til mixed.
  • Fold in apples and pecans. Pour into greased and floured large round, deep cake pan. *Use greased and lightly floured parchment paper
  • on the bottom for easier removal.
  • Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cool a bit, turn out onto rack to cool completely. *Can serve warm, too.
  • Meanwhile, make caramel sauce.
  • Caramel sauce:
  • Melt butter, brown sugar and salt in pan over low-med heat,
  • stirring, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cream and stir well till not grainy.
  • Drizzle lots of caramel sauce over cut cake slices when serving.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of that if desired.
  • 8 servings.

FRAN'S APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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This recipe came from Fran, a friend of my mother's, about twenty years ago. A nice butter cake, moist texture with a slight crunch to the edge, but the most important thing--do not skip the butter caramel sauce! Ingredients are correct; batter will be VERY thick.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes!)
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups chopped apples (no peel)
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes!)
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon rum extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Add to butter mixture.
  • Stir in apples and nuts, if desired.
  • Bake in greased bundt pan for 65-70 minutes at 325°.
  • For sauce, heat sugar, butter and evaporated milk over medium heat.
  • Add extract.
  • Chill.
  • Pass sauce with cake.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees F for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Make the caramel sauce while the cake is baking.
  • Pour the caramel sauce over the cake immediately after it comes out of the oven.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Fran's Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. The combination of sweet apples, buttery cake, and rich caramel sauce is simply irresistible. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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