Candy Apple Cake

Candy Apple Cake is inspired by the popular carnival treat, candy apples. It combines the flavors of sweet apples, caramel, and cake into a delicious dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Candy Apple Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium-sized Apples
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Caramel sauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just blended.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the apple slices on top, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
7. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the cake slices drizzled with additional caramel sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.