Description
Moist and fragrant Warm Apple Spice Cake infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with rich homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar (for the cake)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) peeled, diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- Pinch of salt (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cake cool slightly in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For caramel sauce, melt butter with brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in salt and vanilla extract.
- Serve cake slices warm, drizzled with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake moist and fluffy.
- Use fresh apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor.
- Watch caramel sauce carefully to avoid burning.
- Warm cake slices before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Apple Spice Cake, Warm Apple Cake, Caramel Sauce Dessert, Autumn Cake, Cinnamon Nutmeg Cake