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September 9, 2019 By Leigh Anne6 Comments

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This apple cake with caramel sauce is the perfect fall dessert, it tastes just like fall.

apple cake

This recipe came from a family cookbook my daughter put together several years ago which was a compilation of the Best (my maiden name) Family’s favorite recipes.  This recipe was from my mom and is one she made regularly for a group of her empty nester friends. It was on repeat because everyone loved it.  This cake is the perfect way to welcome fall and literally tastes just like fall (if fall had a taste!)

apple cake with caramel sauce

It also smells just like fall thanks to the cinnamon spiced cake that is full of chunks of apple.  Serve it warm and drizzled with my favorite homemade caramel sauce along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have heaven.

Does anything else scream fall as much as apples and caramel!!

How to Make Apple Cake

  • This recipes makes an 8 x 8 size cake but could easily be doubled for a 9 x 13 cake.
  • I like to use a tart Granny Smith apple chopped into small pieces.

chopped apples

  • If you are a fan of nuts in your baked codes add in some pecans or walnuts.
  • Mix up a batch of caramel sauce using this recipe.

piece of apple cake with caramel sauce and ice cream

For other delicious apple recipes check out these:

Easy Apple Pie

Apple Crisp

Apple Dutch Baby

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Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

This apple cake with caramel sauce is the perfect fall dessert, it tastes just like fall.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C unsalted butter
  • 1 C sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 C flour
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups tart apples peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 C pecans optional for cake

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 x 9 pan.
  • Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Add flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix until incorporated.
  • Add apples, nuts if desired and vanilla.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Serve with caramel sauce and ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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Originally posted Oct. 6, 2011

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Comments

  1. Kari

    October 6, 2011 at 6:35 am

    This looks so good! I usually cheat and use Nana’s Apple Cake from Tastefully Simple, but this looks so easy I might have to try it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Joanne

    October 11, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    I am new to your site. How do I get your recipes? They sound wonderful

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne

      October 11, 2011 at 7:15 pm

      Joanne, The recipes are listed at the bottom of each post. There is a Printable Recipe link with each recipe – just click on the Printable Recipe and you will be able to easily print off the recipes.

      Reply
  3. Laurie Bush

    October 13, 2011 at 12:48 am

    Leigh Anne, I made this for my quilt group tonight and it got raves, not just a “..this is yummy” but there were serious moans and unearthly rapture happening tonight over this cake. It will be a major fall “go to” dessert for me. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Laurie Bush

    October 13, 2011 at 12:53 am

    Because I doubled the recipe, I didn’t have as many nuts on hand as I had hoped (too lazy to run to the store) but I went ahead and added the nuts I did have. To add a little more texture to replace the missing nuts I added about 1/3 of a cup of Heath’s English Toffee Bits. It was a lovely addition!

    Reply
  5. Kathryn

    October 13, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I just served this cake to my covenant group this afternoon and they raved about it. One person insisted on having the recipe to take home with her. When they came into the house, they commented on how good it smelled. It’s a keeper for sure.

    Reply
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