Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

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Today we go back in time and share everyone's favorite Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce. You see, it's the classics that really make you feel happy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: 500+ Best Dessert Recipes

Keyword: apple cake, cake, caramel, dessert

Servings: servings

Author: Sweet Basil

1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter softened
1 Large Egg
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 Cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Cups Granny Smith or Honey Crisp Apples, peeled and chopped to 1/4-1/2" chunks

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees.
Spray an [url:3]8x8" glass pan[/url]with nonstick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. We prefer to use a standing or hand mixer. It's important the butter is softened.
1 Cup Sugar, 1/2 Cup Butter
Add the egg and vanilla, mix until just combined.
1 Large Egg, 2 teaspoons Vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda.
1 Cup Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and using a rubber spatula, fold the apples into the mixture.
2 Cups Granny Smith
Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. Ours took 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, add the sugars, cream, butter, salt and vanilla.
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 Cup White Sugar, 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream, 1/2 Cup Butter, 1 teaspoon [Mexican Vanilla], Pinch Salt
Cook, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, continuing to stir for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, serve with caramel sauce.

cake without the sauce will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Add sauce when serving.