MY BEST OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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One of the very few ways I'll eat cooked or baked apples! This cake is truely a slice of heaven! While it's apple pickin' time, be sure to squeeze this recipe into your repertoire! Wonderful served slightly warm, drizzled with warm caramel sauce and sprinkled with extra pecans! Mmmmmm!! :D (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup flour
2 granny smith apples, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup minus 1 tbl. light brown sugar, just measure out 1 cup and remove 1 tbl.
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. 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 til not grainy. Drizzle lots of caramel sauce over cut cake slices when serving. Sprinkle more chopped pecans on top of that if desired.

Ali Abdelrhman
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The caramel sauce is the perfect complement.


Luke Wood
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I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I loved this cake. The caramel sauce really makes it.


Dan Fullstop
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious, moist cake that everyone will love.


wa khaskheli wa khaskheli
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I've made this cake several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Tyler Wilkerson Guyo
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's sure to be a hit!


Broken TV
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I'm not a big baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Nic Corke
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Linda Linda
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. My kids especially loved the caramel sauce.


madisyn_ speiser
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The caramel sauce is the perfect complement.


Tania Tania Ncube
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I've made this cake several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Sami Don
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious, moist cake that everyone will love.


Wiltingz
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I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I loved this cake. The caramel sauce really makes it.


Zamir Zamir
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also simple enough for a weeknight dessert.


Samrat Sk
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I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a warm, inviting aroma.


Gulfie Sali
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. I always have a few extra apples lying around, so this recipe is a lifesaver.


Milkyas Million
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Faheem Sindhi
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The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch to this cake. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


K Durbin
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle it. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


LaFa Magar
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the moist texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Adela Delgado
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This apple cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet always comes out delicious. The caramel sauce adds a touch of sweetness and richness that takes it over the top.


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