🍏 Easy Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting 🍏
🥗 This apple cake is incredibly easy to make and topped with a salted caramel frosting that takes it to the next level. The applesauce and fresh apples create an intense apple flavor that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon-spiced cake. Enjoy it as a dessert or even for breakfast with a cup of coffee! The cake is moist and soft, making it delicious with or without the caramel icing.
Ingredients:
Applesauce Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 🌾
½ teaspoon baking powder 🧂
½ teaspoon baking soda 🧂
1 teaspoon cinnamon 🌰
½ teaspoon salt 🧂
2 large eggs 🥚
1 cup packed light brown sugar 🍬
½ cup vegetable or canola oil 🌾
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🍦
1 cup unsweetened applesauce 🍏
1 cup chopped peeled apples (about 1 large) 🍎
Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 🧈
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted 🍬
¼ cup caramel sauce or syrup 🍯
Pinch of salt (or to taste) 🧂
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the cake batter:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In another large bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Gradually add the oil while whisking, until well mixed. Add the vanilla and applesauce, and whisk to combine.
Add the flour mixture and whisk just until combined, with no lumps remaining. Fold in the chopped apples.
3️⃣ Bake the cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 28-34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
4️⃣ Prepare the frosting:
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and salt on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until creamy and combined.
5️⃣ Frost the cake:
Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Serve with additional caramel sauce if desired.
6️⃣ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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