Jump to Recipe

Apples, caramel and a moist cake is a winning combination. Generous amounts of cream in between cake layers, caramelized apples in each bite, is making my mouth water. Letting the cake soak overnight will only make it better; so hang on to the next day, if you can, to have a slice.

A slice of caramel Apple Cake on a plate

Since I live in the apple state, we have an ever-ending abundance of them. How do you like to use apples?

Other Apple Desserts to Try

Recipe

A slice of caramel Apple Cake on a plate

Caramel Apple Cake

Print Pin
Servings
12 Servings
Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice
  • 4 medium Apples
  • 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted Butter
  • 12 oz Doluce de Leche
  • 2 cup cold Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Walnuts & Apple for decorating

Instructions

  • Beat 5 eggs (no need to separate them) with sugar until it’s three times in volume. Using a spatula, fold in flour by thirds; be very gentle with the dough, so you don't over mix it and lose the fluffiness.
    Eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl
  • Using a spatula, fold in flour by thirds; be very gentle with the dough, so you don't over mix it and lose the fluffiness.
    Flour being folded into the sugar and egg mixture with a spatula
  • Bake it at 350F for 30 minutes and check it with a wooden toothpick. Once the cake is ready, the dough should not stick to the toothpick. Let the cake cool to a room temperature.
    Cake batter poured into a baking pan
  • Peel and slice apples into 10 even pieces. Slice the cake into three even layer.
    Ingredients on table including; cake slices, a bowl of brown sugar, a bowl of apple juice, a bowl of peeled and sliced apples, a bowl with dulce de leche, a plate with butter and cream cheese and a measuring cup with heavy whipping cream
  • Preheat apples in a skillet with apple juice, brown sugar and a tablespoon of butter. Keep them cooking until the sugar devolves.
    Apple juice and butter added to the pot with brown sugar and apples
  • Spread apples over the top o thef two cake slices, excluding the top layer, set aside to let the juices absorb.
    Apple slices being placed on top of each cake slice
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together butter, cream cheese and dulce de leche until the mixture is smooth. Add heavy whipping cream into the mixture and whisk until the cream turns even in consistency and thickened. Be careful not to over mix or the cream will become runny. Keep an eye on it while it is mixing.
    Cream cheese, butter and dulce de leche in a mixing bowl
  • Apply a generous amount of cream to the bottom cake layer and cover it with a second layer, applying the cream over it again. Top it off with the last cake layer. Apply the remainder of the cream to the top of the cake.
    Cream being spread on top of the apples that are on top of the cake slice
  • Decorate the top as you wish. I used the fresh apples and walnuts. Refrigerate overnight to allow the juices soak through.
    Caramel Apple Cake slice on a plate
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Apple Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 20g100%
Cholesterol 176mg59%
Sodium 209mg9%
Potassium 285mg8%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 45g50%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1310IU26%
Vitamin C 3.9mg5%
Calcium 150mg15%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted October 1, 2014

About Author

Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.