Gooey Apple Caramel Cake for Caramel Lovers

Love caramel? You’ll adore our apple caramel cake. It combines tart apples with smooth caramel. This cake is perfect for anyone who loves caramel and desserts.

We use firm Granny Smith apples for the cake to give it a bit of tartness. It balances the sweet caramel perfectly. The caramel glaze, with butter, cream, and sugar, makes it extra special.

We also add canola oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to make the flavors pop in our recipe. It makes the cake moist and sticky. This dessert is great on its own or with a bit of vanilla ice cream.

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How to Make the Gooey Apple Caramel Cake

Follow these steps to make the delicious apple caramel cake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
In a big bowl, mix brown sugar, white sugar, and canola oil well.
Add eggs one by one and mix after each.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
Slowly add the flour mix to the sugar mix. Mix until well combined.
Then, mix in Granny Smith apples and walnuts if you like.
Don’t forget to add vanilla extract for flavor.
Put the batter in the pan evenly.
Bake for about an hour. Check with a toothpick for doneness.

Now, let’s make the caramel glaze while the cake cools:

Melt butter in a pot on medium-low heat.
Stir in brown sugar, white sugar, and a little salt for two minutes.
Pour in the cream on medium-high heat.
Let it simmer for two more minutes, stirring to make a smooth glaze.

After an hour of cooling, it’s glaze time:

Use a skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
Pour the warm caramel glaze over it. Let it soak in.

Afterward, let the cake cool fully before serving. It can be eaten plain, with whipped cream, or on top of ice cream for a treat.

Tips and Variations for the Gooey Apple Caramel Cake

Want to make the gooey apple caramel cake your own? Use these tips to customize it. This dessert will be even more delicious with these simple tweaks:

Apple Choices

Although Granny Smith apples are great, you can try others too. Some top picks are:

Fuji
Honeycrisp
Pink Lady
Gala

Cream Options

The caramel sauce is key, and heavy cream is best. You could also try using:

Whipping cream
Half-and-half

Oil Alternatives

No canola oil in the pantry? No problem. Use other mild oils like vegetable oil. The cake’s taste and texture won’t change much.

Nut Options

Not into nuts or have allergies? Just leave them out. Or swap walnuts for:

Pecans
Almonds
Hazelnuts

Using Prepared Caramel Sauce

If you’re in a hurry, ready-made caramel sauce works too. Just warm it up so it’s runny, then pour over the cake. It’s that easy.

Have fun experimenting with these ideas. You can tweak the apples, cream, or nuts. Each change will give your cake a special flavor. Enjoy your gooey apple caramel cake!

Conclusion

The gooey apple caramel cake is more than just a delicious dessert. It’s the ideal mix of caramel and apples. Bite into it and feel the moist, rich cake with a sticky texture. It’s just perfect with every slice.

Each bite offers sweet caramel and tangy apples. This starts a flavor party you won’t forget. A caramel glaze tops it, adding to the sweetness. With or without vanilla ice cream, this cake is a perfect dessert.

Try the deliciousness of this apple caramel cake today. It’s great for guests or for yourself. Celebrate the mix of caramel and apple with every bite. Go on, grab a slice of this amazing treat.