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Easy Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Easy Caramel Apple Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert combining the sweetness of apple pie filling with the rich taste of caramel and warm cinnamon spices. Perfect for a cozy gathering, it’s simple to prepare using a boxed cake mix and finished with a luscious caramel topping.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or spice cake mix)
  • 21 ounce can apple pie filling
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping (from the jar)

Caramel Topping

  • 12 ounce jar caramel ice cream topping (divided use)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with a nonstick cooking spray that contains flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup caramel topping, and ground cinnamon until just mixed.
  3. Mix Batter: Using an electric or stand mixer on low speed, mix the ingredients for 1 to 2 minutes. Be gentle to avoid breaking up the apple pieces too much, resulting in a thick batter.
  4. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the thick batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the cake turns golden and springs back to the touch, indicating doneness.
  6. Add Caramel Topping: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the remaining caramel topping over the warm cake, spreading it gently even if some drips over the sides.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly so it can absorb the caramel sauce. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.

Notes

  • Use yellow cake mix for a classic flavor or spice cake mix for a warmer, fall-inspired twist.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain chunky apple pieces in the cake.
  • The caramel topping adds extra moisture and richness, so don’t skip it.
  • Oven times may vary, so start checking at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Serving the cake warm enhances the caramel flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-caramel-apple-cake-recipe/