Description
This Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake combines tender, moist cake infused with cinnamon-spiced apples and is generously topped with luscious salted caramel sauce. Perfectly balanced between sweetness and a hint of salt, this cake makes a comforting dessert for fall or any occasion requiring a deliciously warm treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2–3 medium apples)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Blend Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which helps keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared sheet pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes to set.
- Drizzle Caramel and Add Salt: While the cake is still warm, drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle sea salt to enhance and balance the flavors.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tart flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before drizzling caramel to prevent the caramel from soaking too deeply.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the batter or as a topping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat slices gently before serving if desired, especially when paired with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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